NSCN-K-YA and ULFA-I militants attack Assam Rifles camp in Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh
Suspected NSCN-K-YA and ULFA-I militants attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Hatman village, Manmao area, Changlang district, injuring four personnel. Search operations followed.
Why It Matters
The attack highlights ongoing insurgency in India's Northeast near the Myanmar border, involving Naga and Assamese militant groups challenging security forces.
Timeline
7 Events
Follow-up operation: ULFA-I cadre killed, arrested, surrenders
After large search, one ULFA-I cadre killed, one arrested, one surrendered.
NSCN-K (Yung Aung) claims responsibility
Group claims massive attack on 40 AR camp at Ranglom village during Republic Day.
Wikipedia records joint ULFA-I and NSCN-K-YA involvement
Reports confirm joint attack by ULFA-I and NSCN-K-YA, injuring two personnel.
Security forces launch search operation
Area cordoned off, search underway for assailants; reinforcements arrived.
Injured personnel evacuated to hospital
Rifleman Harisharan and Rifleman Rahul Bora shifted to 5 Air Force Hospital in Jorhat by helicopter.
Four jawans injured in exchange of fire
Four Assam Rifles personnel sustained bullet injuries during the gunfight.
Militants launch attack on Assam Rifles camp
Suspected NSCN-K-YA militants opened fire on Assam Rifles camp at Hatman village under Manmao area in Changlang district.