Indian Army And Assam Rifles Rescue Kidnapped Worker, Neutralize 3 NSCN-KYA Militants
Indian Army and Assam Rifles rescue one kidnapped worker, neutralize three NSCN-KYA militants, and recover weapons in a successful operation in Longding district, Arunachal Pradesh.
In a swift operation, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles successfully rescued one of two construction workers who were kidnapped on April 25, 2025, from Pangchao in Longding district. The joint operation, launched on April 27, also led to the neutralization of three militants from the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-KYA) and the recovery of four automatic weapons and ammunition.
The kidnapping took place when suspected NSCN-KYA militants abducted the two workers, who were working on a road construction project, from their campsite in Pangchao, located near the Arunachal Pradesh-Nagaland border.
Acting on precise intelligence, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles quickly coordinated a response. The operation began early on April 27, with troops tracking the militants to a location along the border. This led to an encounter, resulting in the neutralization of three NSCN-KYA militants.
The Eastern Command Indian Army account posted this informationon X and in the caption they wrote, "Two construction workers were kidnapped on 25 Apr 2025 (Friday) night from the general area of Pangchao, in Longding district of #ArunachalPradesh.
Acting on specific intelligence, troops of #IndianArmy and #AssamRifles launched an operation in general area Pangchao in #Longding district, #ArunachalPradesh on 27 Apr 2025.
Contact was established and in the ensuing firefight, three cadres of a proscribed group were neutralised. Four automatic weapons, ammunition and war like stores were also recovered in the operation. One construction worker was rescued in the operation and search for the second is in progress."
#IndianArmy#EasternCommand
— EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) April 27, 2025
Two construction workers were kidnapped on 25 Apr 2025 (Friday) night from the general area of Pangchao, in Longding district of #ArunachalPradesh.
Acting on specific intelligence, troops of #IndianArmy and #AssamRifles launched an operation in… pic.twitter.com/sWFLVEk5Ts
During the operation, one of the kidnapped workers was rescued and is now in stable condition. Medical checkups are being conducted to ensure his well-being. Efforts to locate and rescue the second worker are still ongoing, with security forces intensifying their presence in the region.
PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh also posted an update and said, "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."
#IndianArmy & #AssamRifles launched an operation on 27 Apr 2025 to rescue 2 construction workers, kidnapped on 25 Apr 2025 from Pangchao, Longding, #ArunachalPradesh.
— PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal (@prodefkohima) April 27, 2025
3 cadres neutralised & 4 weapons with ammunition recovered.
1 worker rescued.
Ops in progress@MyGovArunachal pic.twitter.com/qeQKBmnKdY
In addition to the rescue, the operation resulted in significant recoveries, including four automatic weapons and ammunition, delivering a major setback to the militant group's activities in the area.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of workers engaged in infrastructure projects in sensitive border areas. The search for the second worker continues, with authorities ensuring enhanced security in the region.
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