Is NSCN-K (Y-A) behind Atar Sharma killing?

NSCN-K (Y-A) faction behind killing of Atar Singh Sharma in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district. An unverified message is in circulation where the rebel group apparently claims to be behind the attack.

Arunachal Pradesh: Duo abducted by NSCN (K-YA) released

Two persons abducted by the NSCN (K-YA) militants in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district have been rescued by the police. As per sources, both the persons identified as Hiren Koch and Ramashish Mahato have been rescued by Longding Police. Sources have also stated that both the persons are in good health and have undergone medical checkups. […]

Arunachal Pradesh: 3 workers abducted by NSCN (K-YA) militants

In a sensational case of abduction by militants, 3 road construction workers were abducted by 10 NSCN (K-YA) militants from Pumao in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh. Sources informed that the abductees were engaged in the construction of the Pumao – Langkhow Road and were staying at a camp site from where the abduction took […]

Assam: Four NSCN (K-YA) militants held, weapons recovered

Four militants belonging to the NSCN (Khaplang-Yung Aung) faction have been arrested by security forces in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Monday, August 9. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of police and Assam Rifles launched an operation at the Tinkopani reserve forest near Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border and apprehended the NSCN (K-YA) cadres. The search […]

8 insurgents from two factions of NSCN surrender in Arunachal Pradesh

In a big development, eight insurgents belonging to two factions of the NSCN surrendered before the police in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district on Tuesday. Among them were five NSCN-KYA insurgents and three from the NSCN-R faction, Longding’s Deputy Superintendent of Police B Tangjang said. A formal surrender ceremony was conducted at the DC office in […]

“Not averse to being third entity in peace talks”: Niki Sumi

The Niki Sumi-led breakaway faction of NSCN-K (YA) won’t take part in any talks on the Naga issue until the NSCN-IM and NNPGs come to one table along with the outfit. In an exclusive interview to Northeast Live, President of the breakaway faction of NSCN-K (YA) Niki Sumi indicated that his group is not averse […]

NSCN (K-YA) cadre surrenders in Arunachal’s Longding

NSCN (K-Yung Aung) insurgent identified as Ganshai Pansa, surrendered before the district administration and the police at Longding in Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday. According to the surrendered insurgent, he joined the outfit in 1992. The 52-year-old originally hails from Votnu village in Pongchao circle. The reason for the surrender according to him was to shun […]

Assam Rifles recover ammunition in Arunachal’s Tirap district

Troops of Assam Rifles recovered a cache of ammunition near Kunsa village of Tirap district in Arunachal Pradesh. Based on specific inputs regarding presence of a group of NSCN-K (YA) insurgents, the troops launched a swift operation in the area. During detailed search operations, the security forces recovered 170 rounds of AK-47 rifle along with […]