Arunachal Pradesh: Tensions Flare At Assam Rifles Camp In Miao Over Arrest Of Village Headman
MIAO: Tension flared at the Assam Rifles camp in Miao on November 20, over the alleged arrest of the headman of Old Plone village. The arrest triggered an intense protest from villagers who gathered outside the camp, demanding the immediate release of their leader.
Assam Rifles personnel attempted to disperse the protesters using baton charges as the crowd started increasing.
However, the situation escalated quickly when the villagers retaliated by hurling stones at the camp, resulting in several individuals sustaining serious injuries during the confrontation.
The rising tensions prompted senior officials from the Arunachal Pradesh Police to intervene.
The Assam Rifles agreed to release the detained headman after a series of tense negotiations, which helped to calm the situation and restore peace in the area.
The incident underscored the vulnerable law and order situation in the region, where disputes can quickly rise into violent confrontations. Authorities are continuing to observe the situation closely to prevent further unrest.
In another incident in October, the Assam Rifles successfully neutralized an NSCN (K-YA) cadre during a search operation in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district, recovering a pistol and other warlike stores in the process.
The troops swiftly retaliated, neutralizing one NSCN (K-YA) cadre in the exchange of fire.
