Assam Rifles soldier killed in ambush in Arunachal's Changlang
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An Assam Rifles havildar was killed in an ambush near the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Tuesday. The incident took place around 6:30am when a patrol team, on duty, came under attack near a border fencing site close to Nampong Nallah, under the Nampong Circle of Changlang district. The deceased has been identified as Havildar Jankhokai Kuki, aged 42.
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Assam Rifles issues statement
TRIBUTE TO OUR BRAVEHEART
— The Assam Rifles (@official_dgar) September 29, 2026
Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, AVSM, SM, Director General Assam Rifles & All Ranks of Assam Rifles pay solemn tribute to Hav Jangkhokai Kuki who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty at Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh on 29 Sep 2026 and offer deep… pic.twitter.com/tcNVm7p7H4
Suspected perpetrators
Attack likely carried out by NSCN-K-YA
Initial reports suggest that the attack was carried out by NSCN-K-YA, a Naga insurgent group active along the India-Myanmar border.
In response to the ambush, security forces have launched operations to apprehend those responsible and secure the region.
The attack comes amid tighter security along the India-Myanmar border, where fencing work is underway as part of efforts to enhance surveillance and security in the area.