Guwahati: In a swift and coordinated operation, the Assam Rifles operating under Spear Corps of the Indian Army, successfully rescued two labourers abducted by the NSCN-K (Rebel) cadres in Laho village, Dadam Circle, Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday.
A Defence spokesperson said that the incident occurred when armed cadres of NSCN-K (Rebel) abducted two labourers from a construction site at Laho village on 18 October 2025. Acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles columns were swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search and rescue operation in the general area of Nianu to trace the abductees and apprehend the perpetrators.
During the operation, when the search operation began, insurgents opened indiscriminate fire on the advancing security forces. Demonstrating utmost professionalism and restraint, the troops retaliated in a controlled manner to prevent any collateral damage and ensure the safety of the abducted civilians. The measured and timely response by the Assam Rifles troops resulted in the successful rescue of both labourers without any harm and prevented further subversive actions by the faction in the area. Rescued individuals are being brought to Khonsa for medical inspection & assistance. Search and sanitisation operations are in progress.
A Defence spokesperson said that the incident occurred when armed cadres of NSCN-K (Rebel) abducted two labourers from a construction site at Laho village on 18 October 2025. Acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles columns were swiftly mobilised and launched a coordinated search and rescue operation in the general area of Nianu to trace the abductees and apprehend the perpetrators.
During the operation, when the search operation began, insurgents opened indiscriminate fire on the advancing security forces. Demonstrating utmost professionalism and restraint, the troops retaliated in a controlled manner to prevent any collateral damage and ensure the safety of the abducted civilians. The measured and timely response by the Assam Rifles troops resulted in the successful rescue of both labourers without any harm and prevented further subversive actions by the faction in the area. Rescued individuals are being brought to Khonsa for medical inspection & assistance. Search and sanitisation operations are in progress.
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