A fierce gun battle took place between Assam Rifles and NSCN (K) today since 6.30 in the morning at Nampong Lanka under Changlang District of Arunachal District. One NSCN(K) cadre was killed and one AR personnel sustained injuries from a rocket-fired grenade (RPG) explosion of the rebels during the encounter.
Following the encounter additional troop of AR rushed to the spot and conducted mass search operation. As of now no reports of any arrests are forthcoming.