In a notable counter-insurgency operation, the Indian Army successfully neutralized two suspected militants affiliated with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (K-YA) faction near the Indo-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district. This encounter, which took place on June 5, underscores the persistent challenges faced by Indian security forces in securing the northeastern borders from cross-border insurgent activities.
Army officials reported that the skirmish erupted when a patrol team, responding to credible intelligence, came under fire from insurgents thought to have infiltrated from Myanmar. The dense forests and challenging terrain of the area offered the attackers ample cover. After several hours of intense combat, the army successfully neutralized the militants, although some managed to escape back across the border.
The two deceased insurgents have been identified as Sgt Major Nyaklung and Lance Corporal Neyung Aung, both of whom were active members of the NSCN(K-YA) faction. This group has continued to conduct cross-border militant operations even amidst ongoing peace talks with various Naga factions, thereby posing a sustained threat to both security forces and local communities in the region.
Officials confirmed that there were no reported casualties among Indian personnel during this operation. In light of the ongoing situation, search and combing missions are being carried out in the area to locate the fleeing militants and to prevent any potential infiltration attempts in the future.
This encounter sheds light on a larger issue: militant groups are increasingly exploiting the Indo-Myanmar border to launch attacks and then retreat to safe havens on the other side. In response to these challenges, the Indian Army has ramped up surveillance efforts, enhanced coordination with border security forces, and intensified collaborative operations with Myanmar’s authorities aimed at curbing the movement of militants.
Moreover, as infrastructure development along the border continues under the government’s Act East Policy, such counter-insurgency operations reflect India’s commitment to safeguarding its territorial integrity and restoring peace in the historically troubled northeastern region.
