One NSCN cadre was killed on Wednesday evening in a gunfight with troops of 18 Assam Rifles in general area of Zhutovi village. According to AR sources, after receiving inputs of presence of NSCN (K) cadres, two patrols of AR personnel were sent to the area. When the troops reached a rubber plantation area, three persons were reportedly carrying extortion from truckers, AR stated. As the AR personnel approached the spot and began to question the trio, AR said two of them fled from the area while the other one took out a pistol and fired at the AR troops. In the exchange of fire, the patrol leader shot the suspected NSCN cadre, AR sources informed. One 9 mm pistol along with cash was recovered from the deceased, while the body was later handed over to police, AR said. Till the time of filing the report, it could not be ascertained as to which group the deceased belonged to.
Thursday, April 30, 2026