Assam Rifles soldier killed, four wounded in border attack in Arunachal Pradesh
A patrol of the 21 Assam Rifles was ambushed near Nampong Nallah in Changlang district, leaving one jawan dead and four injured.
Early Tuesday morning, a 21 Assam Rifles patrol team encountered gunfire near Nampong Nallah in the Nampong Circle of Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh. The suspected militants opened fire while the soldiers were overseeing border-fencing work along the India-Myanmar border. Havildar Jankhokai Kuki, aged 42, was killed and four other jawans sustained injuries; they were evacuated for treatment, with their health status still pending.
Superintendent of police Kirli Padu received the report and instructed the officer-in-charge of Changlang police station to gather comprehensive information. Authorities have intensified security measures in the sensitive border region, which is known for insurgent movement. An official statement from the Assam Rifles is awaited. The incident underscores the ongoing volatility along the international boundary.
Why it matters
The attack highlights persistent security challenges on the India-Myanmar border and the risk to Indian security forces.
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