Assam Rifles Jawan Killed, 4 Injured In Suspected Militant Attack Near Myanmar Border
Preliminary reports suggested the involvement of militants affiliated with the NSCN (K-YA), although there was no official confirmation about the identity of the attackers. An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others injured after a patrol team came under suspected militant attack along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Tuesday, officials said. The incident took place around 6.30 am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong circle, where personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were conducting patrols in an area witnessing border fencing work, according to preliminary information. Havildar Jankhokai Kuki, 42, was killed in the firing, while four other personnel sustained injuries and were being evacuated for medical treatment. Their condition was not immediately known. Security forces have stepped up operations in the area following the attack. Preliminary reports suggested the involvement of militants affiliated with the NSCN (K-YA), although there was no offi...