Assam: Three NSCN Militants Killed in Armed Encounter With Security Forces in Dima Hasao

DIMA HASAO: In a significant operation, three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles and Assam Police in Dima Hasao district on Tuesday. The security forces also recovered three AK-series rifles and two pistols from the deceased militants.

Rajib Saikia, CPRO of Assam Police, confirmed that the operation was initiated following intelligence reports about militants involved in extortion activities against NHAI–National Projects (Golden Quadrilateral) in Dima Hasao district, who were hiding in the region around Hera Kilo and nearby villages under Haflong Police Station. The search operation began on Saturday evening.

After 60 hours of searching, security forces encountered the militants between N Kubin and Hera Kilo. The militants opened fire, prompting a heavy exchange of gunfire. Three militants were killed in the operation. Authorities suspect that the militants belonged to a faction of NSCN.

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) earlier in February, announced a new battalion for the 'NC Hills' region (present-day Dima Hasao), creating a flutter within security agencies in the region.

The outfit's military Chief Anthony N Shimray had surveyed areas along the tri-junction of Assam-Manipur-Nagaland, where the battalion will be based, police sources added. 

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