Arunachal: Indian Security Forces Engage Militants in Fierce Firefight Along Indo-Myanmar Border in Longding
No casualties were reported among the Indian forces, said defence spokes person.
LONGDING- Indian security forces launched a targeted operation against suspected militants in Pongchau Circle, Longding district, along the Indo-Myanmar border, following specific intelligence inputs.
The operation, involving personnel from the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, unfolded in the dense forests of Arunachal Pradesh, a region known for its challenging terrain and proximity to the 1,643-km unfenced border with Myanmar.
During the patrol, security forces spotted unidentified individuals and issued a challenge, only to be met with heavy and indiscriminate gunfire from the militants, who were armed with heavy-caliber weapons. The Indian troops responded swiftly, engaging in an intense firefight.
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The militants eventually retreated across the international border into Myanmar, leveraging the thick jungle cover and rugged landscape to escape. No casualties were reported among the Indian forces, said defence spokes person.
A thorough search of the area was conducted post-encounter, but the militants had already fled. The operation underscores the persistent security challenges along the India-Myanmar border, which spans Arunachal Pradesh (520 km), Manipur (398 km), Nagaland (215 km), and Mizoram (510 km).
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Security forces remain on high alert, coordinating with civil administration and intelligence agencies to ensure stability in this sensitive border area. The incident highlights the need for continued vigilance to counter cross-border militant threats and maintain peace in the region.
Th operation underscores the continued vigilance and preparedness of Indian forces in safeguarding the nation’s borders against insurgent activities.
