NSCN (K) cadre killed in encounter
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 02 2015:
Tension prevailed in Tamenglong district's Aben area after one suspected NSCN (K) cadre was killed and another wounded in a reported encounter between security forces and a combined team of NSCN (K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) on Sunday.
The encounter occurred around 6 pm in Aben area under Tousem subdivision, sources said.
They said one suspected NSCN (K) cadre was killed and another injured in the clash that lasted about half an hour.
Reports said that the exchange of fire ensued after a combined team of 13 Assam Rifles and 27 Assam Rifles ambushed a combined party of NSCN (K) and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) .
Reinforcements were rushing to the spot.
Upon arrival, the Assam Rifles recovered one M-16 rifle and 200 live rounds of ammunition from the spot.
Then, a massive operation was carried in the area to nab the other armed cadres, but they were unable to make any arrest.
The slain cadre and his injured colleague were not found at the site.
Meanwhile, a huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered by a team of Assam Rifles in a search operation near Ukhrul district's Shakao village in Green Hill yesterday.
Police sources said one Italy made pistol, one M-16 rifle, one Kenwood radio set, one lethod bomb, 18 rounds of AK-47 rifle, 16 rounds of 9 mm, two country-made pistols and two hand grenades were recovered in the search.
Expressing concern, the Rongmei Lu Phuam (RLP-Rongmei Women Organisa-tion), Khoupum Area, Tamenglong District, has on Monday appealed to the people to maintain peace and solidarity in the wake of violent incidents and conflicting environment prevailing in the district.
A statement of the organisation also appealed to the Indian security forces, State police force and paramilitary forces not to harass innocent public in the district, which may tantamount to human rights violation.