The incident took place around 8:30 am when a vehicle-mounted patrol comprising three Assam Rifles vehicles, traveling from Changlang to Margherita, was ambushed by unidentified individuals near Namdhang, an official said.
According to IPS (Cadre) Rules, the central government has the final word in a dispute with a state over the deputation of a police officer to the Centre. Rule 6 (1) is explicit: “In case of any disagreement, the matter shall be decided by the Central Government and the State Government or State Governments concerned shall give effect to the decision of the Central Government.”
