CorCom has claimed responsibility for the attack
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 16, 2012:
A press release issued by the committee said that the attack was carried out by a combined team of MPA, PLA and PREPAK (Pro)'s Red Army.
The combined team attacked troops of 39 AR near Hingtam Khunou under Singhat sub-division of Churachandpur district at about 10.55 am.
In addition to inflicting heavy casualty on the AR troops who were patrolling on foot, the combined team managed to confiscate two weapons, equipment and some other materials.
The CorCom cadres who took part in the attack have returned to their camp safe and sound.
It further informed that CorCom would launch relentless attacks against Central security forces.