India, Oct. 20 -- The Assam Rifles in swift and coordinated operation operating under Spear Corps, successfully rescued two abducted labourers from the clutches of NSCN-K (Rebel) cadres in Laho village, Dadam Circle, Tirap District.

The incident occurred when armed cadres of NSCN-K (Rebel) abducted two labourers from a construction site at Laho village on Saturday. Acting on specific intelligence, Assam Rifles columns were swiftly mobilised and launched a well-coordinated search and rescue operation in the general area of Nianu to trace the abductees and apprehend the perpetrators.

During the operation, when the search operation began, insurgents opened indiscriminate fire on the advancing security forces. Demonstrating utmost professio...