TAMENGLONG, November 13 (NNN): The situation continues to be volatile at Bhalok village area (Phailong) a day after the shoot out between the cadres of NSCN-IM and Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).
Fear gripped the villagers of Bhalok and many of them have refused to return to their village after they had fled following the shoot out yesterday.
According to the speculation in the area, the NSCN-IM and ZUF are consolidating their position for further confrontations. And the situation has even fueled the villagers to flee to the safe places.
Meanwhile, the three slain cadres of ZUF have been identified today.
The deceased ZUF cadres have been identified as `sergeant major` Pougailung Kamei, 28, son of K Gaikhangmon of Namkaoluang village (Part II), Khoupum; `sergeant major` Khongailung, 26, son of Pouduanrei of Chamtila village, Cachar district, Assam and `corporal`, Niamthaipou Kamei, 20, son of Kaguithon of Ragailong village, Khoupum, Tamenglong district.
Meanwhile, the ZUF has refuted the claims made by NSCN-IM that it had launched attacks on the latter outfit.
According to A Dangmei, information secretary of ZUF, the gun battle of November 12 was triggered by the attacks launched by the NSCN-IM on the former group. A Dangmei said the gun-battle which started from 12 :30 pm had lasted till 5:30 pm.
According to A Dangmei, the cadres of Zeliangrong Tigers Force (ZTF), the armed wing of ZUF were proceeding towards Bhalok (Phailong village) on their assignment but they were ambushed by NSCN-IM men who rained the bullets killing three cadres.
“The NSCN-IM spread false information to draw public sympathy and support putting the blame on the ZUF. It was the NSCN-IM that stealthily ambushed our boys who retaliated with heavy gunshot killing one NSCN-IM and injuries four of them”, the ZUF leader claimed.
A Dangmei also stated that the NSCN-IM did not get any arms from the `fallen soldiers`. A Dangmei added the ZTF boys coming from Irang (Alang) River towards Phalong without knowing the plan to ambush laid by the NSCN-IM.
The ZUF leadership then sent heartfelt condolence to the family members of the slain Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) cadres.
“They left with us indelible foot prints for all to follow. They dreams of a healthy Zeliangrong, shall inspire our people generation to generation. The ZUF mourned the dead of comrades’ patriots who had given their whole for our tomorrow to live in peace and harmony and pray that the Almighty grant them eternal life in His heavenly abode. We also share the grief of the bereaved families at this hour of tragic incident and pray that may God give them enough courage and solace to bear the agony”, A Dangmei stated.
The ZUF leadership then expressed profound gratitude to the people from different walks of life including Namboliu and colleagues, Women Join Acton Committee, ZSU-TD, ZYF-TD and all the local people of Tamenglong who have showered immense love and sympathy towards the fallen heroes. The Peace Committee, Tamenglong headquarters who also extended token of condolence to the bereaved families, clothes and money to the bereaved families. The ZUF Leadership shall value the public and support and sympathy, A. Dangmei added.
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