ITANAGAR, May 19: In an unprecedented development, four insurgents believed to be from NSCN K-Yongang (YA) faction were reportedly beaten up by the villagers at Longkhaw, Longding district.

According to reports, four militants entered the village on 16 May and allegedly assaulted and abducted one villager identified as Khamjan Wangsu and took him to the jungles of Maihua village. It is alleged that the rebels also tortured Wangsu in the middle of the road of the village.

Alarmed by the incident, the villagers reportedly chased the ultras in the jungle and rescued the abducted man. The ultras reportedly fired upon the villagers to scare them away. However, the angry villagers reportedly rounded them up and nabbed the ultras and snatched their weapons.

The villagers have also filed an FIR with the Longding Police Station, seeking action against the militants. They have complained that the group of militants were led by self-styled Lieutenant – Palai Wangnow.