The militants, belonging to the Yung Aung faction of NSCN(K), opened fire early Monday at Assam Rifles troops who were guarding sensitive areas in the region.
The firing occurred near Pangsau Pass, along India-Myanmar border where Assam Rifles troops were undertaking enhanced patrolling. NSCN-KYA members are suspected to be involved.
The announcement comes amid widespread protests against the recently unveiled ‘Agnipath’ scheme for recruitment of soldiers in the armed forces on a short-term contractual basis.
Security forces personnel ambushed a pickup truck ferrying miners last Saturday. 6 civilians died there, while 7 more died in firing when angry villagers attacked security forces.
Joint report by Nagaland DGP T. John Longkumer and Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor quoted eyewitnesses to say that villagers found the forces trying to 'hide' the bodies of 6 people.
Various Naga groups have called for a bandh Monday in view of the killings. Army and Assam Rifles have issued a directive asking all units in Nagaland to remain alert.
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