Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network
Kohima, October 16:
Two NSCN (K) cadres were killed in separate clashes between the two warring NSCN factions today.
Clashes between the two groups were reported from at least five places � Phaipijang in Dimapur, Peren, Athibung, and Sukhalu village near Zunheboto town in Nagaland.
According to reports received by NNN this evening, 'Sgt' Toshi Ao of the NSCN (K) was killed during the clash at Sukhalu village while another cadre belonging to the same faction was killed in the clash at Athibung.
Four NSCN (IM) cadres also sustained injuries during the clashes, the reports said.
Sources said that NSCN (IM) cadres attacked a group of the rival faction, numbering around 30 to 40, at Sukhalu village since this morning.
Being outnumbered, the NSCN (K) retreated with the exception of four of the cadres, who sought refuge in a Church.
The four cadres are still under siege at Sukhalu and the standoff is continuing till the time of filing this
report.
There are also reports that the NSCN (IM) have seized arms and ammunition from the NSCN-K cadres.