Itanagar, Apr 28: A construction worker who was kidnapped from the Pangchao area in Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh, on April 25 was rescued by security forces on Sunday. The abduction of two workers prompted a joint operation by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles, launched on April 27 based on specific intelligence.
During the operation, a firefight broke out between the security forces and militants from the NSCN (KYA) group. Three militants were killed, and four automatic weapons, ammunition, and other war-like materials were recovered.
The Defence PRO confirmed the operation’s success, stating, “Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched an operation on 27 Apr 2025 to rescue 2 construction workers, kidnapped on Apr 25 from Pangchao, Longding, Arunachal Pradesh. 3 cadres neutralised & 4 weapons with ammunition recovered. 1 worker rescued. Ops in progress.”
The search for the second kidnapped worker is ongoing.
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