Ukhrul, May 1: The Indian Army has issued a strong rebuttal to allegations made by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Yung Aung (NSCN-YA), terming them “completely false and misleading,” following the recent statement issued by the NSCN-YA condemning what it describes as a “cold-blooded ambush” by Indian security forces on April 29, 2025 where two of its cadres were killed.
In an official statement provided to Ukhrul Times through its PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday, the Indian Army clarified that the recent counter-insurgency operation in Pongchau, Arunachal Pradesh, was launched based “on receipt of reliable intelligence from the harassed public about the movement of an armed group of cadres who had also forcibly abducted two civilians engaged in construction work in Pongchau and that this group had been involved in several other illegal and anti national activities.”
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According to the Indian Army rebuttal, the operation was carried out with utmost restraint, despite facing indiscriminate firing and the use of explosives by the armed group. The encounter led to the neutralization of two heavily armed insurgents, the successful rescue of one abducted civilian, and the unfortunate death of the other.
The Indian Army said that any future misadventure by the proscribed faction would be dealt with “sternly and resolutely,” by the security forces, adding that it stands firmly committed towards providing security to the local population and contributing to the development of the region.
The Indian Army also urged media organisations to verify sensitive information through official sources before publishing, to avoid the spread of misinformation and undue panic.