NSCN-IM cadre killed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 22 2018:
One suspected NSCN-IM cadre was killed in an encounter between NSCN-IM and ZUF at a place bordering Lubang-long and Taosang in Noney district under Khoupum police station.
The gun fight which broke out at around at 11.20 am today lasted for around 30 minutes.
It is reported that one NSCN-IM cadre identified as Corporal Abam Zeme from North Cachar Hills was killed in the gun fight.
Notably, the two outfits were engaged in another gun fight at Taosang at around 5.30 pm last Sunday.
Meanwhile, ZUF information and publicity secretary AB Gangmei informed The Sangai Express over telephone that the gun fight was between their cadres and NSCN-IM cadres.
He said that they will fight back any challenge to the Zeliangrong people, their land and resources, even to the extent of sacrificing one's life, if necessary.
ZUF does not have any intention to indulge in internecine killings but NSCN-IM deliberately sent their Zeliangrong cadres into ZUF areas, AB Gangmei said.