Security Forces destroys NSCN(K) temporary camp

Dimapur, July 10 (EMN): The Longding Battalion under the aegis of DAO Division launched a major operation in Pumao village of Longding district on July 9 and destroyed NSCN(K) temporary camp. In a press note, PRO Defence Col C Konwer stated the cadres had established the temporary camp deep into jungles along the Arunachal - Nagaland Border. He said the cadre had been operating from this camp, carrying out extortion and other subversive activities from this camp. The Security Forces launched a swift operation surrounding the camp on the night of 8 July. The underground groups however using cover of darkness and foliage were able to escape, in the subsequent search which was carried out the next day the column found four temporary hutments and recovered rations, utensils and other administrative items. The hutments were destroyed and an FIR is being lodged at the time of filing of this report. The Security Forces has been carrying out aggressive operations in the South Arunachal Pradesh the busting of this temporary hideout has ensured that the underground cadres are not able to establish permanent base in this area.