2011 Tirap ambush

May 2024 May 2024 January 2024 Battle in the NSCN Internecine Conflict August 2024 August 2024 2011 Tirap Ambush the Naga Interfactional Conflicts within the Insurgency in Nagaland, Insurgency in Northeast India Indo-Myanmar Border, Tirap District, Arunachal Pradesh, India 24–25 February 2011 NSCN-K victory Unofficial flag of Nagaland.svg 22px border NSCN-K Unofficial flag of Nagaland.svg 22px border NSCN-IM Unknown 100+India: Insurgency Northeast: Nagaland https://www.satp.org/terrorism-assessment/india-insurgencynortheast-nagaland-2012 South Asia Terrorism Portal 27 December 2023 5+ killed 30+ killedIndia: The Challenge of Peace https://www.eurasiareview.com/11042011-india-the-challenge-of-peace-analysis/ Eurasia Review 11 April 2011 17 Dec 2023 The 2011 Tirap Ambush was a violent clash within the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) between the NSCN--Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the NSCN--Khaplang (NSCN-K) militant groups on the Indo-Myanmar border of Tirap district, in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh, India. Background In 2010, reconciliation attempts by the Federal Government of Nagaland/ Naga National Council had resulted in a large drop in fatalities in the NSCN Internecine Conflict. However, starting in December 2010, an escalation in the conflict began for unclear reasons. On 27 December 110 NSCN-K militants attacked an NSCN-IM post at Khamlang village in the Changlang District of Arunachal Pradesh, killing at least two NSCN-IM cadres and injuring 5.Internecine Conflict Beyond Nagaland https://www.satp.org/satporgtp/countries/india/database/internecine_beyondnagaland.htm South Asia Terrorism Portal 27 December 2023 Following this, numerous other clashes occurred in the district, with violence spilling over into neighboring Tirap district as well. Ambush On the night of 24 February 2011, some 100 NSCN-IM cadres crossing into Tirap from Myanmar's Sagaing region were ambushed by NSCN-K forces. The clash lasted into 25 February, and ultimately resulted in the NSCN-IM being repulsed from the area. At least 30 NSCN-IM cadres were killed, and an unknown number were injured. At least 5 NSCN-K cadres were killed in the clash as well. Neither side made any detailed report of the incident; its first mention occurred in Indian intelligence reports weeks after the incident. Aftermath Following this incident, the rate of conflict between the two sides increased significantly. The day after the ambush, on 26 February, a clash broke out in Myanmar where at least 2 NSCN-K militants were injured. The deterioration in the NSCN-IM's strength following these clashes, as well as the general turmoil regarding the outfit, may have played a role in the creation of the Zelianrong United Front (ZUF) by disgruntled NSCN-IM cadres the same day as the clash on the 25th. The ZUF has been known to often collaborate with the NSCN-K in attacks against the NSCN-IM. Near constant gunfights between the two factions continued till at least the 28th, leading to an unknown number of casualties on both sides. Notable clashes with heavy casualties would be reported on 13 July (the Kothin Clash), 7 October (the Battle of Leishok), 18 October, and 10 November of that year, with dozens of smaller gunfights occurring between these dates as well. The total number of casualties on either side in these clashes has never been specified. The NSCN internecine conflict continues to the present.August 2024 References Category:Insurgency in Northeast India Category:Battles in 2011 Category:2010s in Arunachal Pradesh Category:2011 in India Category:February 2011 in India Category:Ambushes in India Category:India–Myanmar border Category:Tirap district