Gun fight between ZUF and NSCN-IM

JIRIBAM | Aug 13(JNN)

A fierce gun battle between Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) and National Socialist Council of Nagalim – Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) reportedly took place today at around 12 noon at the Namdailong village which is approximately 5 km towards North from Jirighat Bazaar and lies under Lakhipur sub-division of Cachar District.

According to report received that the gun battle lasted for half an hour in which an alleged cadre of ZUF was apprehended by NSCN-IM. The apprehended ZUF cadre was identified as Malek pao Gangmei (24).

During the gun battle, the NSCN – IM destroyed a kitchen, office and prayer centre of NNC/FGN and few bags of rice which was stored in the kitchen was burnt down.

Later, after the gun battle a team of Assam Rifles and police went to the spot and investigated.  In the queries of media person about the reason of gun battle, the local reported that NSCN-IM and ZUF are enemies and draws gun on the sights of each other.