CNI News
17 January 2026
The National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang/Yung Aung (NSCN-K/YA) alleged on January 14, 2026, that the National Socialist Council of Nagaland–Khaplang/Angmai (NSCN-K/AM) received military equipent and financial assistance from the Indian government in order to gain control of the Pansaung area, which has an outlet on the India–Myanmar border.
Pansaung is located in Nanyun Township, Naga Self-Administered Zone, Sagaing Region, and is the only border trade gateway between the Naga area and India. In addition to NSCN-K/AM, other groups such as NSCN-K/YA, the Kachin Independence Army (KIA), and the Eastern Naga National Organization/Army (ENNO/ENDA) are also striving to control the area.
NSCN-K/AM entered Pansaung town on January 1, 2026, deployed troops, and carried out security operations. On January 9, NSCN-K/YA launched an attack, resulting in the deaths of two NSCN-K/AM members and injuries to one.
In retaliation, NSCN-K/AM attacked and seized an NSCN-K/YA camp located between Takar Village and Namphar Village (18-mile gate) in Nanyun Township on January 12, 2026.
NSCN-K/AM members
NSCN-K/YA further claimed that, acting under the directives of Indian agencies, NSCN-K/AM incited violence in Eastern Nagaland, once again disregarding the Naga people’s desire for peace. It accused the group of being merely a proxy of Indian intelligence, according to a statement released on January 14, 2026.
NSCN-K/YA stated:
“Indian agencies show understanding toward this group (NSCN-K/AM) because the presence of the Angmai faction is viewed as a secondary force to weaken and suppress NSCN-K/YA and its fighting capacity. The Angmai group received military equipment and financial assistance from Indian authorities to counter NSCN-K/YA in the Pansaung area.”
The NSCN-K/YA statement also said that Mr. Angmai and Mr. Mulatonu must correct their irrational actions and should not align themselves with a country like India.
NSCN-K/AM has held peace talks with the governments of Myanmar and India regarding regional stability and peace during 2024–2025.
NSCN-K/YA statement
NSCN-K/YA, meanwhile, has frequently carried out ambush attacks against the Indian military in Arunachal Pradesh State.
India previously conducted a drone strike on NSCN-K/YA camps operating along the Arunachal Pradesh–Myanmar border on the afternoon of October 20, 2025, killing five people.
