NSCN-K (Ang Mai) has alleged that two cadres were killed in firing by Assam Rifles in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on May 11.
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DIMAPUR — The Ang Mai-led NSCN/GPRN (K) has alleged that two of its cadres were killed after personnel of the 8th Assam Rifles opened fire on a Naga Army unit at Doimuk Nala area under Miao Circle in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh on the night of May 11.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the group claimed that the incident occurred at around 8:30 pm when members of its “Pangsau Pass Command Group” were engaged in “peace mobilisation” activities within the area.
According to the statement, the cadres were also involved in efforts to “revive the Stilwell International Highway” for the benefit of people living in the region when they allegedly came under “intense and unprovoked firing” from the security forces.
The outfit identified the deceased as Lt. Col. Umkong of Nayang village under Tangshang region and Sgt. Enu of Chithok village under Leinong region.
Describing the incident as “tragic and deeply distressing”, the group said the deaths were an “irreparable loss” to the families and comrades of the deceased and reflected the “continuing suffering and sacrifices endured by the Naga people”.
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The NSCN/GPRN (K) condemned what it termed an “irresponsible and provocative act” and stated that the alleged firing took place despite what it described as its commitment to maintaining peace and restraint.
It further alleged that such incidents threatened to destabilise the “fragile peace and mutual understandings” that had been sustained over time and warned that the use of force would deepen mistrust and undermine efforts towards political dialogue.
The group called upon the authorities to clarify whether the alleged action was carried out under directives of the Government of India or independently by the 8th Assam Rifles.
It also urged that measures be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future, maintaining that lasting peace could only be achieved through “mutual respect, responsible conduct and unwavering commitment to dialogue”.