Two NSCN-K (AM) cadres killed in mortar attack in Myanmar’s Pangsau area

Dibrugarh: Two cadres of NSCN-K (AM faction) were killed in a mortar attack at Khamtiang village in the Pangsau area of Myanmar on Friday.

The deceased have been identified as Lieutenant Avi Pochury and Sergeant Peyao Konyak.

According to sources, the attack was carried out by cadres of NSCN-K (Yung Aung faction) while the victims were on duty.

The mortar shelling reportedly caused fatal injuries, leading to the death of both cadres on the spot.

Factional wars are common within the NSCN.

Sources said the old rivalry was the reason behind the killing of the cadres.

"These groups often infiltrate the Indian border through jungle routes, and after entering through the Pangsau Pass area, they carry out activities," said a source.

Most of the time, these NSCN cadres enter Arunachal Pradesh and engage in extortion activities.

"Extortion and kidnappings are common in Arunachal Pradesh, and cadres of these groups carry out such attacks and demand high ransoms," said an official.