NSCN-YA claims responsibility for armed attack on Assam Rifles post in Arunachal’s Changlang
Imphal: The NSCN/GPRN Yung Aung faction (NSCN-YA) has claimed responsibility for an armed attack on a 21 Assam Rifles post at Tikhak Taipi village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district. The attack took place in the early hours of August 14.
According to Kashmir Media Service, a statement issued by the group’s Ministry of Information and Publicity on the same day said, a unit of the self-styled Naga Army launched the attack at around 3:00am. The statement said the ensuing exchange of fire lasted about 45 minutes.
The NSCN-YA described the attack as a “direct and necessary action” and said it was carried out against what it called the “continued, unjust domination” of the Naga people. The faction also reiterated its demand for complete Naga sovereignty.
The group warned that its armed campaigns and operations against Indian forces would continue and intensify until it achieves its stated political and territorial objectives.
