Body of NSCN (K) cadre identified
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, June 05 2015 :
The body of the armed cadre who was killed in the encounter between the 6 Dogra Regiment and insurgents of the combined force has been identified.
Family members have identified it as Rajabglung Kamei (30) son of Alu Kamei of Noney in Tamenglong district.
Family members said that he had left home about ten years ago to join the NSCN (K).
The outfit described him as the commander of the elite force which had carried out the ambush against the personnel of 6 Dogra Regiment in Chandel district.
In a statement the NSCN(K) said that the supreme commander SS Khaplang and all ranks hailed the leadership of Kamei who stayed behind to ensure safety of his comrades.
He was hit by the shrapnels of the explosions of the reinforced troops.
The statement said that they grieved for the widow, children, parents of the "brave warrior.