Gunbattle at Indo-Myanmar Border: KNA-B vs. Suspected PLA Cadres Enters Third Day The Dawn Tantak( TDT) Ukhrul,Jan'29,2025 A fierce gunfight between the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) and suspected People’s Liberation Army (PLA) cadres has continued for the third consecutive day near Border Pillar No. 87 in Yaingoupk/Wangli village, Kamjong district, close to the Indo-Myanmar border. According to reports, the clashes began near Namlee Village when KNA-B launched attacks on the Manipur-based rebel group at multiple locations along the border. On January 27, at least 22 KNA-B cadres were reportedly killed, and 14 sophisticated weapons were recovered from them. The violence escalated further today, with nine more KNA-B cadres allegedly killed and an additional eight weapons seized. The fighting has also spread to areas near New Kotha Khunou village in Kamjong district, heightening tensions along the border. Unofficial sources suggest that the total casualty count on the KNA-B side may have reached around 31 over the past three days. Some of the bodies recovered reportedly had Aadhaar cards listing addresses from Kangpokpi and Churachandpur, raising concerns about the involvement of individuals from Manipur’s Kuki-dominated districts. The exact number of casualties remains unconfirmed, as security forces have yet to release an official statement. The situation remains volatile, and further developments are awaited. C/p