Security Forces, in an encounter, killed a Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) militant near Longkai village in Longding district on December 6, reports Arunachal Times. He was identified as a ‘captain’ of the NSCN-IM. SFs recovered two AK-56 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition were from the encounter site.
Meanwhile, SFs arrested a Khaplang faction of NSCN (NSCN-K) militant from Chasa village in Tirap district on December 6, reports The Shillong Times. Three pistols, some ammunition, opium and cash were recovered from his possession.