UNLF claims responsibility
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, November 18 2015:
The proscribed United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Manipur has claimed responsibility for the attack on Assam Rifles (AR) personnel on Tuesday at Yangnomphai (Laiyang Khunou) village in Chandel district in which one Jawan was killed and two others sustained injuries.
A statement issued by Department of Publicity Director M Sak-hen stated that the attack was carried out by its armed wing Manipur People's Army (MPA) under the operation code name "OPERATION WAABA" .
Sak-hen said the encounter took place when the team suddenly met with "the IOF" in the area and asserted that the outfit will "continue to struggle until the Manipur retained its freedom." He appealed the people to extend "moral and physical support" to their struggle.