In a major counter-insurgency operation, India carried out a precision drone strike deep inside Myanmar’s Sagaing Region, targeting terrorist camps operated jointly by the NSCN(K-YA), ULFA(I), and PLA insurgent factions. At least 8 terrorists killed including their top commander Maj Gen P Ang Mai.
The strike, conducted during the early hours of Tuesday, inflicted heavy damage and resulted in multiple casualties among senior militant cadres.
According to intelligence sources, one of the top NSCN(K-YA) commanders was killed in the attack, which specifically targeted command centres, supply depots, and weapon storage sites.
The targeted camps were reportedly being used as cross-border staging points for operations against Indian security forces in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
Defence and security analysts have noted that the strike serves as a strong message to insurgent groups operating from foreign soil that India’s expanding surveillance and strike reach now enables swift surgical precision beyond its borders.
Timeline of India’s Cross-Border Counter-Insurgency Strikes
2015: “Operation Hot Pursuit”
Indian Para Special Forces conducted a cross-border raid into Myanmar following the ambush of Indian soldiers in Manipur’s Chandel district. The assault destroyed multiple NSCN(K) camps and marked India’s shift toward proactive counter-insurgency operations beyond its borders.
2016–2019: Intelligence-Led Containment
During this phase, India intensified surveillance along the Indo-Myanmar border, deploying UAVs and coordinating with Myanmar’s military (Tatmadaw) for limited joint counter-insurgency expeditions. These efforts restricted militant mobility and supply chains.
2020–2022: Expansion of Drone Reconnaissance
With the induction of advanced ISR drones, India mapped insurgent hideouts across the dense jungle terrain of Sagaing and Naga Hills. This provided real-time intelligence for future precision operations.
2023: Strikes Against PLA And ULFA(I)
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