Kalinaw News: Two NPA Members Died After Clash with Government Troops in Quezon

Posted to Kalinaw News (Apr 19, 2022): Two NPA Members Died After Clash with Government Troops in Quezon



CAVINTI, Laguna – Another encounter transpired between the government forces and undetermined number of Communist Terrorist Groups believed to be members of Platun 1 SDG, KLG NARCISO at vicinity Sitio Angelo, Brgy Umiray, General Nakar, Quezon on April 18, 2022.

Troops belonging to the 24th Division Reconnaissance Company and 80th Infantry Battalion were conducting Focused Military Operations (FMO) when they chanced upon undetermined number of fully armed NPA rebels that resulted to an armed engagement. After the brief firefight, two (2) unidentified male NPA combatants lay dead. Government troops likewise were able to capture one (1) M14 rifle, one (1) M16 rifle, one (1) M203 grenade launcher and three (3) jungle packs containing subversive documents and personal belongings of the communist terrorists. No government troops were injured in the said incident.

The clash can be attributed to the cooperation of the populace who have been giving the authorities timely information on the presence of armed group, because they have grown tired of the NPA’s extortion and terroristic activities in their communities.

BGen Cerilo C Balaoro Jr PA, Commander 202nd Infantry Brigade which has operational jurisdiction over the area, commended the bravery of the local residents in tipping off the presence of said NPA band. “This is a tangible proof of the government and the citizen’s genuine collective desire to end this decades-long insurgency that claimed numerous lives. For now, the NPA terrorists are no longer enjoying mass base support brought about by the effective and efficient implementation of the Local Task Force ELCAC in the delivery of basic services down to the grass roots”.

He also appealed to the remaining members of the communist rebel groups to lay down their down and rejoin the mainstream of society. “We are much willing to accept and support those who have decided to leave the armed movement and pledge support to the government”.

Currently, the Army is still conducting operations in collaboration with the PNP, local government and the local populace to persuade the remaining NPA terrorists in Quezon province and even in neighboring provinces to surrender, which is the primary reason that hinders peace and development in some parts of CALABARZON.

Just yesterday, an encounter also happened at vicinity Brgy Magsaysay, Siniloan Laguna that resulted to the death of an NPA member and capture of war materiel and subversive documents.

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