One UG killed, 5 jawans injured in Khengjoi shoot-out
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, January 10 2012:
At least one UG cadre was reportedly killed while five Security personnel sustained injuries in an encounter which broke out at Khengjoi and Khumkot area of Chandel district bordering Myanmar border early this morning.
Reports reaching here said that the incident occurred at around 4:30 am today.
The UG cadres were trying to cross the border and proceed towards Khengjoi and Khumkot area in Chandel district when they came face to face with troops of 22 AR Grenadiers.
Exchange of indiscriminate firing from both sides lasted for about half an hour during which one UG was killed and 5 personnel of 22 AR wounded.
The AR troops have also reportedly recovered one lathode gun, one 7.62mm Pistol, one broken Automatic Rifle, one Bushnell Binocular and 10 kg of bomb materials from the spot.
On the other hand, 35 AR claimed to have captured three cadres of UNLF along with arms while the UG cadres were coming from Kholmunne to Shajik Tampak on January 7 last.