Arunachal: NSCN-KYA cadre surrenders in Longding

Dibrugarh: A member of NSCN-KYA surrendered before the Khonsa Battalion of Assam Rifles during a joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding on Monday.

The surrendered cadre has been identified as Akha alias Khawang Wangsu (38), a resident of Longphong village in Longding district.

“We received credible intelligence inputs from our own sources on Monday (January 19) regarding the presence of an active insurgent in the general area of Longding Bazaar and its adjoining localities. A joint operation was launched by columns of Khonsa Battalion Assam Rifles and Longding Battalion Assam Rifles, in coordination with the Arunachal Pradesh Police,” said an official of Assam Rifles.

He said, “On reaching the suspected area, ground sources were activated and tasked to establish contact with the insurgent and persuade him to surrender. Continuous pressure was maintained through sustained counselling, negotiations and motivation by the joint columns. After several hours of relentless efforts, the insurgent responded positively and agreed to surrender, shunning the path of violence.”

“Following the surrender, the individual was taken into custody by the joint team of Khonsa Battalion Assam Rifles, Longding Battalion Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police, and was subsequently handed over to Longding Police Station for further legal proceedings,” he said.

The successful surrender underscores the unwavering commitment of Assam Rifles towards restoring peace and normalcy in insurgency-affected areas through calibrated counter-insurgency operations, community engagement and rehabilitation of misguided youth, in close coordination with state police and civil authorities.

Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, security forces have intensified counter-insurgency operations in eastern Arunachal Pradesh to thwart any kind of eventuality.

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