Six IM cadres slain, claims K
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 01 2011:
The NSCN/GPRN has claimed that the Naga army has gunned down at least six cadres of NSCN-IM.
In a major retaliatory action against the NSCN (I-M), the Naga Army gunned down six cadres of NSCN(IM) including a captain of the outfit.
More than 10 NSCN-IM cadres received bullet injuries out of whom atleast seven of them are undergoing treatment in Khonsa civil hospital in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh and atleast three to four of them have been taken to Assam for immediate medical attention, claimed a statement issued by MIP secretary, NSCN/GPRN.
The NSCN(IM) had to face the debacle at the hands of the Naga Army when atleast 80 to 85 armed cadres of NSCN(IM) appeared from three different angles and attacked New Kothing village, in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, where the Naga Army was camping.
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The Naga Army was attacked in the wee hours of July 11 at around 3.30 am and it continued till 6 pm in the evening.
During the gun battle though, none of the Naga Army was killed but at least 4 (four) of them suffered minor injury.
"We regret to inform the Naga people of this development but until the time Mr Muivah realizes the fact that he is unwelcome in Tirap and Changlang he will have to suffer similar defeat in the hands of the Naga Army.
"Our mothers who have lost their beloved sons and sisters their brothers must also realize the fact that it is Muivah and his wrong policy which is responsible for the present situation and must also try to find out the truth, if our sons and brothers died for any good cause", the outfit said.
"Therefore, sooner Muivah realizes the facts and stops his mis-adventurism the better it will be for the Nagas.
We pray that the good God grant the departed souls peace and solace", it added.