Overview
- Gunmen opened fire from two directions at the Ranglum Company Operating Base in Changlang around 8:45 am near Border Pillar-168.
- Assam Rifles personnel returned fire and forced the attackers to retreat into nearby forests, with no casualties reported among troops or civilians.
- Extensive cordon-and-search operations are underway, reinforcements have been deployed, and additional columns in the area have been alerted.
- Changlang police dispatched teams to the border areas to gather information, with SP Kirli Padu noting they are awaiting detailed inputs from Assam Rifles.
- Authorities are analyzing intelligence on possible involvement of ULFA (I) and NSCN (K-YA), though attribution remains unconfirmed in a region vulnerable to cross-border insurgent movement.