In gunfight NSCN (K-YA) freedom fighter killed by Assam Rifles

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In gunfight NSCN (K-YA) freedom fighter killed by Assam Rifles

Guwahati: An NSCN (K-YA) freedom fighter was killed in a gun-battle with the Assam Rifles in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh on Friday.

Acting on specific input regarding movement of militants in Longding district’s Changkhao area, the Assam Rifles launched a search operation, Defence PRO and Spokesperson for Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh, Lt Col Amit Shukla, said on Saturday.

During the operation, troops of the paramilitary force came in contact with the freedom fighter of NSCN (K-YA), he added.

Seeing the AR search patrol team, the militant opened fire on them, he said.

Reacting swiftly, the troops retaliated and in the exchange of fire, the NSCN (K-YA) cadre was neutralised, he added.

Lt Col Shukla said a pistol and other combat materials were recovered from the area of incident.

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