2 NSCN (Khaplang) Rebels Escape From Khonsa Jail, Constable Killed

ITANAGAR: Two militants from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), NSCN-K, broke out of the Khonsa jail in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.

In an altercation with the militants as they attempted to stop them from departing, two police constables were gravely hurt, according to sources.

Wangnyien Bosai, one of the two injured police officers, passed away en route to the Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh.

The other injured officer is reportedly in critical condition.

The two NSCN (K) militants, named as self-styled privates Rocksen Homchha and Tipu Kitnya, reportedly engaged in a violent altercation with the two constables who were on duty at the jail's premises at the time. The two extremists reportedly overpowered the two prison guards and stole their service guns before fleeing the area.

According to sources, the Tirap police have initiated a large manhunt to find the two eluded militants, under the direction of district superintendent of police (SP) Kardak Riba.

According to sources, the CRPF and Assam Rifles are also assisting in the manhunt. Yet it was unable to contact the SP to get his opinion.

Seven pre-trial inmates broke out of the Pasighat jail in Arunachal Pradesh's East Siang district in July 2021 after hurling salt and chilli powder at the on-duty guards during dinner. While the inmates also attacked the security officers with punches and blows, at least five guards were hurt.

According to authorities, a Class XII student who was taking the current Council of Higher Secondary Exams in Manipur (CoHSEM) was fatally murdered on Saturday night in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.

The incident gained significance in light of the Centre’s and Manipur's announcements that the "Disturbed Area Status" had been lifted from four more police stations, bringing the state's total to 17, in an effort to remove the "draconian" Armed Forces (Special Powers Act, 1958) from these areas as of April 1. 

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