Security forces in Arunachal Pradesh apprehended two individuals following a late-night exchange of fire with an unidentified insurgent group in Namsai district. The intense gunfight, which occurred on Friday night, also resulted in a 30-year-old woman sustaining a bullet injury.
According to statements released by the Assam Rifles on Saturday, the incident unfolded around 9:15 PM on July 17, 2026, in the area situated between the Tengapani Reserve Forest and Lal Pahar Road within Namsai district. Personnel from the central paramilitary force engaged with the unknown insurgent outfit, leading to a sustained operation.
In the aftermath of the encounter, two suspects were taken into custody. Officials confirmed that these individuals have since been handed over to the Namsai Police for thorough investigation. The operation continued following the initial exchange of fire, culminating in these apprehensions.
The injured woman has been identified as Koilani Namchoom, a resident of Momong village. Further details regarding her condition and the circumstances of her injury during the crossfire are awaited. Authorities are now probing the identities of the insurgent group involved and the motives behind the confrontation in this sensitive border region.
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