Kohima (Nagaland) [India], April 27 (ANI): One construction worker was rescued on Sunday after two of them were kidnapped from the general area of Pangchao in Longding district of Arunachal Pradesh, the PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland & South Arunachal said in a press release.

Two construction workers were kidnapped on April 25 at night from the general area of Pangchao in Longding.

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Based on specific information, troops of the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles launched a joint operation in the general area Pangchao on April 27. Wherein the contact was established and in the ensuing firefight, three cadres of NSCN (KYA) group were neutralised.

In a post on X, PRO Defence, Manipur, Nagaland and Southern Arunachal Pradesh said, "Indian Army and Assam Rifles launched an operation on 27 Apr 2025 to rescue 2 construction workers, kidnapped on Apr 25 from Pangchao, Longding, Arunachal Pradesh. 3 cadres neutralised & 4 weapons with ammunition recovered. 1 worker rescued. Ops in progress."

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Four automatic weapons, ammunition and other war-like items were also recovered.

One construction worker was rescued in the operation, and the search for the second is in progress. (ANI)

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