2 killed in gunfight near Indo-Myanmar border

• DIMAPUR — Two members of the Yung Aung-led NSCN (K) were reportedly killed in an ambush by Indian security forces near Langkhu village in “Myanmar-occupied Nagaland” on Wednesday morning.
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• A press release issued by the group on Thursday night stated that the incident occurred at 10:00 am when a patrol unit of the group’s western command came under heavy fire. The ambush resulted in the deaths of ‘Sgt. Maj.’ Nyaklung and ‘Lance Cpl.’ Neyung Aung.

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• “Despite being heavily out-numbered our courageous Naga soldiers put up a brave fight against the enemy forces which lasted for one hour and were able to retrieve the bodies of our cadres,” it stated.
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• Following the incident, the group has posthumously promoted both cadres in recognition of their bravery and conveyed condolences to the bereaved families.
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• Meanwhile, attempts to obtain confirmation from the Indian Army regarding the reported gunfight—claimed by the Naga group—remained unanswered at the time of filing this report.