In a significant operation conducted in the Namsai district of Arunachal Pradesh, security forces, led by the Assam Rifles, killed a suspected member of the banned militant outfit United Liberation Front of Assam (Independent) or ULFA (I). This encounter, which occurred on the night of October 21/22, was a direct response to an earlier attack on an Army camp in Kakopathar, Assam, on October 17, where militants used grenade launchers and automatic rifles, injuring three soldiers. Following intelligence inputs about the presence of ULFA (I) cadres in the area, the Assam Rifles launched a counter-operation that resulted in a fierce gun battle, leading to the death of the insurgent, identified as Seargeant Major Iwon Axom, along with the recovery of an automatic rifle, an RPG round, and other materials. The operation underscores the persistent threat posed by militant groups in the region, particularly as Arunachal Pradesh shares a strategically significant border with China, which disputes India’s claim over the territory. The Indian security forces’ ongoing efforts to combat militancy in northeastern India are crucial for maintaining stability in this border area, thereby reinforcing national security.