NNN: Cadres of NSCN groups led by S.S Khaplang in one side and the Khole/Kitovi on the other exchanged fire at Kiphire area in Nagaland this morning. However, reports of casualty were not ascertained.
However, both the rival outfits have contradictory versions to say in connection with today’s clash. A well placed source from the NSCN-Kkole/Kitovi informed Newmai News Network that early this morning, cadres of the outfit were on their way to as village and suddenly they bumped into the rival cadres in the outskirt of Kiphire. There was exchanged of gun fire but no serious injuries were occurred on both the sides, added the source.
On the other hand, the NSCN group led by S.S Khaplang alleged that the rival cadres fired at them without being provked in a populated place of Kiphire town at around 3:30 am today.
The NSCN-K vehemently condemns the incident and said, “The senseless firing upon its cadres by the GPRN group cadres at a civilian populated area at Kiphire town this morning has caused panic upon the innocent public whose plea for maintaining peace among the various political groups were once again fallen on deaf ears of the GPRN group.”
The NSCN-K further said the rival group cadres under the command of one ‘sergeant major’ Likhaba who recently defected from the former group came and fired upon the NSCN-K cadres at Supply Colony at Kiphire town at about 3:30 am this morning. “Fortunately, none of the NSCN cadres were injured due to the grace of almighty God. It is once again reminded to those cowards that the NSCN is capable of facing any eventuality at any given time.
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