Kohima, October 21 (MExN): A security force personnel was killed during an operation in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on October 21. “During an operation, the Security Forces along with Police encountered a group of insurgents near Saniliam Village in Tirap District of Arunachal Pradesh on October 21. A soldier was killed in action during the operation,” a statement from the Press Information Bureau (Defence Wing) informed on Wednesday. It said that based on specific input, the Security Forces had launched a joint operation with Police to “dominate, locate and neutralize the insurgent group reported to be present there.” During the operation, a contact was established with the group in the early hours and in the “ensuing firefight, a soldier sustained grievous injuries and made supreme sacrifice fighting the insurgents,” it said. The operation is under progress and security forces are committed to maintaining peace and tranquility in the area, the statement added.
