Four KNA men killed in Ukhrul shoot out
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 01, 2012:
At least four cadres of KNA (Lungam Group) including its chief have been killed in a reported shoot-out with troops of Assam Rifles at Phaikok village located close to Myanmar border in Ukhrul district.
Notably, KNA (Lungam) is a not a signatory to the tripartite SoO pact.
The shoot-out took place yesterday afternoon at Phaikok village which is about 40 Kms away from Chassad police station to the South.
The encounter involved troops of 44 Assam Rifles and some cadres of KNA (Lungam) who were taking shelter in an isolated hut.
Four cadres of the outfit including its self styled commander-in-chief Lunkhongam were killed in the encounter.
Two AK rifles, one M-16 rifle, one radio set of Motorola company and 200 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the slain cadres, informed a source.
Information about the shoot-out was received only today due to remoteness of the encounter site and lack of communication infrastructure.
Details of the slain cadres are not available till today.
KNA (Lungam) is a breakaway faction of KNA which is under SoO pact.