Posted to Kalinaw News (Nov 15, 2021): Troops overrun CNT camp in Kalinga, one NPA dies
CAMP MELCHOR F DELA CRUZ, Upi, Gamu, Isabela- Troops of 50th Infantry Battalion (50IB) overrun a Communist NPA Terrorist (CNT) camp after a 35 minute firefight that resulted to the death of one CNT and recovery of a high-powered firearm in Barangay Bagtayan, Pasil, Kalinga on November 13, 2021.
Troops of 50th Infantry Battalion (50IB) conducted Focused Military Operations against the reported presence of the CNTs in the said place. While moving towards the vicinity of Barangay Bagtayan, the troops were fired upon by more or less 15 members of the terrorist Komiteng Larangang Guerilla (KLG)-BAGGAS. The government forces retaliated and the firefight ensued driving the enemy to scamper in different directions, leaving the body of their dead comrade with his firearm.
50IB recovered one M16 rifle, 2 magazines (1 long & 1 short), 25 rounds of 5.56mm ammunition, one bandolier, transistor radio and other personal belongings as they took control on the CNT encampment.
As soon as the area was cleared from enemy presence, the PNP personnel and SOCO team from Kalinga Provincial Police Office proceeded in the area to investigate and process the scene of the encounter. The cadaver of the dead CNT was immediately brought to barangay Bagtayan and was later turned over to his family after he was identified as Julio Dumalyong alyas Poli from Brgy Tanglag, Lubuagan, Kalinga.
LtCol Melanio E Somera, the Commanding Officer of 50IB thanked the locals for their full support in the fight against the CNTs. “The people of Kalinga are peace loving hence, it is no surprise that they are reporting the presence of the CTGs to the authorities. The 50IB Startroopers will continuously protect the communities against the atrocities of the CTGs.”
Meanwhile, BGen Santiago I Enginco, the Commander of the 503rd Infantry Brigade extended his condolences to the family of the killed CTG member. “It is very unfortunate for Julio Dumalyong alyas Poli to be killed in an encounter. Worst, he was left by the very people that he trusted and treated as his comrades. We appeal to the remaining members of the CTG to surrender to avoid the same fate. Do not waste your lives fighting for wrong ideologies. Lay down your arms and take the opportunities the government is offering you.”
Further, MGen Laurence E Mina, Commander of 5th Infantry Division lauded the accomplishment of the 50IB troops. “I enjoin every Startrooper to remain steadfast to our sworn duty to protect our people. They are with us in this fight to end the insurgency. We should remain united as one Filipino.”
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