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The Assam Police fatally shot a suspected member of the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) [HPC(D)] during an encounter in the Dima Hasao district of Assam on Monday night, December 1, 2025. The incident occurred after HPC(D) members allegedly intercepted a vehicle and fired shots, prompting a response from nearby police personnel. The deceased has been identified as Modi Hmar, and his body has been sent for an autopsy. The HPC(D) is an offshoot of the HPC, a group that previously sought self-governance in the region.

News Article:

Suspected Militant Killed in Assam Encounter

Guwahati, India – December 2, 2025 – A suspected member of the Hmar People’s Convention (Democratic) [HPC(D)] was killed in an encounter with Assam Police in the Dima Hasao district late Monday night.

According to a district police officer, the incident occurred near Chillei village, under the Mahur police station, at approximately 11:00 PM local time. The HPC(D) members allegedly intercepted a vehicle, firing two shots into the air and threatening the driver.

“The armed men fired at the personnel from a nearby Assam Police Command Battalion camp who rushed to the spot after hearing the shots. One suspected militant was killed in the retaliatory response,” said the officer, who requested anonymity.

The deceased has been identified as Modi Hmar, a resident of the Jinam Valley in Dima Hasao. His body has been sent to Silchar Medical College and Hospital for a post-mortem examination. Authorities suspect Hmar was an active member of the HPC(D).

The HPC(D) is a splinter group of the HPC, which originated in 1986 advocating for self-government in areas bordering Mizoram, Assam, and Manipur. While the HPC signed a peace accord in 1994, the HPC(D) remains active, reportedly using the Bhuban hill range in Cachar district and the Jinam Valley in Dima Hasao as operational bases.

Published by The Hindu

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