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Crime
NSCN militants abduct two individuals in Tirap district, Arunachal Pradesh
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🗓 27 Sep 2026, 11:02 AM
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Two persons were seized by NSCN militants in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, officials said.
Local authorities confirmed that two individuals were taken hostage by armed cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in the Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh. The incident was reported early on, and police teams were immediately dispatched to the area to ascertain the victims' identities and the exact location of the abduction.
The NSCN, a long‑standing insurgent group operating along the Indo‑Myanmar border, has been involved in several kidnappings and extortion attempts in the region. Security officials warned that the group often targets civilians and local officials to raise funds and exert pressure on the government.
The Arunachal Pradesh police have launched a search operation, deploying additional personnel and coordinating with the central security agencies. They have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the abducted persons and bring the perpetrators to justice.
No further details about the victims or the motive behind the kidnapping have been released, and the situation remains under close monitoring by state and central authorities.
The NSCN, a long‑standing insurgent group operating along the Indo‑Myanmar border, has been involved in several kidnappings and extortion attempts in the region. Security officials warned that the group often targets civilians and local officials to raise funds and exert pressure on the government.
The Arunachal Pradesh police have launched a search operation, deploying additional personnel and coordinating with the central security agencies. They have appealed to the public for any information that could help locate the abducted persons and bring the perpetrators to justice.
No further details about the victims or the motive behind the kidnapping have been released, and the situation remains under close monitoring by state and central authorities.