MPA-AR exchange firing:: Three AR men killed, some others wounded: UNLF
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, October 20 2013:
Exchange of heavy firing between the armed cadres of MPA, the military wing of the proscribed UNLF, and troopers of Assam Rifles broke out at the crossing of Kangpat Khunlel in Ukhrul district on Sunday.
The incident took place at around 10 am.
Though there is no official confirmation on the casualties on either side, UNLF has claimed that at least three Assam Rifles personnel were killed while some others were wounded in the incident.
According to a spokesperson of the armed outfit, the armed cadres of 241 unit of MPA were patrolling in three groups in the area when one of the groups encountered with the troopers of Assam Rifles at the crossing of Kangpat Khunlel.
In the ensuing exchange of heavy firing, at least three Assam Rifles personnel were killed while some others were inflicted bullet injuries.