News india Assam Rifles Jawan Killed, 4 Injured In Suspected Militant Attack Near Myanmar BorderAssam Rifles Jawan Killed, 4 Injured In Suspected Militant Attack Near Myanmar BorderPublished By :,Last Updated: September 29, 2026, 15:51 ISTPreliminary reports suggested the involvement of militants affiliated with the NSCN (K-YA), although there was no official confirmation about the identity of the attackers.
(Source: PTI)An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others injured after a patrol team came under suspected militant attack along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Tuesday, officials said.
An official statement from the Assam Rifles is awaited.
An Assam Rifles officer was killed and four others injured in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Tuesday.
The attack occurred near Nampong Nallah where personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were conducting patrols in an area undergoing border fencing work.
News india Assam Rifles Jawan Killed, 4 Injured In Suspected Militant Attack Near Myanmar Border
Assam Rifles Jawan Killed, 4 Injured In Suspected Militant Attack Near Myanmar Border
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Last Updated: September 29, 2026, 15:51 IST
Preliminary reports suggested the involvement of militants affiliated with the NSCN (K-YA), although there was no official confirmation about the identity of the attackers.
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An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and four others injured after a patrol team came under suspected militant attack along the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Tuesday, officials said.
The incident took place around 6.30 am near Nampong Nallah under Nampong circle, where personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were conducting patrols in an area witnessing border fencing work, according to preliminary information.
Havildar Jankhokai Kuki, 42, was killed in the firing, while four other personnel sustained injuries and were being evacuated for medical treatment. Their condition was not immediately known.
Security forces have stepped up operations in the area following the attack.
Preliminary reports suggested the involvement of militants affiliated with the NSCN (K-YA), although there was no official confirmation about the identity of the attackers. An official statement from the Assam Rifles is awaited.
Changlang Superintendent of Police Kirli Padu said the police had received information about the incident and were gathering further details.
“We have received information about the incident that took place along the India-Myanmar border and have asked the OC of Changlang police station to collect information related to it," the SP said.
At A Glance 1 . An Assam Rifles officer was killed and four others injured in Arunachal Pradesh’s Changlang district on Tuesday. 2 . The incident occurred around 6.30 am near Nampong Nallah. 3 . Havildar Jankhokai Kuki, 42, was killed in the firing. 4 . Personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were conducting patrols. 5 . Preliminary reports suggested the involvement of militants affiliated with the NSCN (K-YA). Show More
The Changlang stretch of the India-Myanmar border is considered sensitive due to the presence and movement of insurgent groups operating in the region and across the international boundary.
With inputs from PTI
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Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 What happened during the Assam Rifles patrol near the India-Myanmar border? An Assam Rifles patrol team came under a suspected militant attack in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, resulting in the death of Havildar Jankhokai Kuki and injuries to four other personnel. Which militant group is suspected to be behind the Changlang attack? Preliminary reports pointed to the involvement of cadres from the NSCN-K-YA, a Naga insurgent group operating along the India-Myanmar border. What security work was taking place near the site of the militant ambush? The attack occurred near Nampong Nallah where personnel of the 21 Assam Rifles were conducting patrols in an area undergoing border fencing work. Powered by Ask News18
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