Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Assam Rifles gunfight with insurgents in Arunachal Pradesh
There was a gunfight between Assam Rifles and some unknown insurgents in Arunachal Pradesh.
Two people were caught and given to the police.
A woman named Koilani Namchoom got hurt in her knee and was taken to a hospital in Assam.
The police are still trying to find out who the insurgents were.
No more details are available yet.
Assam Rifles engaged in a gunfight with unidentified insurgents in Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh.
Two suspects were apprehended and handed over to Namsai Police for investigation.
A 30-year-old woman, Koilani Namchoom, sustained a bullet injury to her left knee.
The injured woman was referred to Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital in Assam for treatment.
Authorities are investigating to identify the insurgent group involved in the incident.
- Who
- Assam Rifles personnel and unidentified insurgent group
- What
- Exchange of fire and apprehension of two suspects
- When
- 9:15 PM, Friday, July 17, 2026
- Where
- Between Tengapani Reserve Forest and Lal Pahar Road, Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Why
- Unclear, investigation ongoing
- Location
- Namsai district, Arunachal Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- 9:15 PM, Friday, July 17, 2026
- Injured Person
- Koilani Namchoom, 30, resident of Momong village
- Injury Details
- Bullet injury to the left knee
- Apprehended Persons
- Two suspects
- Handed Over To
- Namsai Police
- Hospital
- Tinsukia Medical College and Hospital, Assam