NSCN(K) attacks rival camp in Chumukedima

Kohima, Sep 29 (UNI) Intra-fued lead suspected NSCN (K) cadres to attack the Chumukedima town command camp of NSCN-IM situated at the Veterinary Colony in Chumukedima town in Dimapur district yesterday.

Official sources said about six suspected NSCN (K) cadres came in two auto rickshaws and called an inmate of the town command camp outside. When he opened the door a volley of bullets greeted him.

The commander of the camp was inside the camp along with two cadres but they managed to escape through secret routes.

On hearing the information, high district officials from Dimapur rushed to the spot and recovered seven empty cases of 9MM Carbine and four empty cases of AH 47 rifles. Sources said that about fifty to sixty rounds were fired during the half an hour firing.

Meanwhile, tension ran high in Zunheboto town, the district headquarters, following massive stand off by the cadres of both the rival factions of NSCN, which led to an inter-factional clash this morning.

Sources said that there was heavy exchange of firing from both the side, which reportedly continuing till the filing of this report and casualty if any, was yet to be ascertained.

UNI AS KK RD 1158