4 killed in encounter with 21 Para SF
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, October 10 2021:
Four suspected cadres of a Kuki underground group were killed in a reported encounter with a team of 21 Para Special Forces (SF) which took place near Bongbal Khullen village under Maphou Dam police station of Imphal East district at about 11.30am Sunday.
According to a police source, a team of 21 Para SF launched an operation near Bongbal Khullen village after getting specific information about the presence of some well-armed UG elements in the area.
During the course of the operation, the well-armed UGs fired towards the SF team first that triggered an intense fire-fight.
After nearly one hour of intense encounter, the UGs left the spot.
However, on search of the area, four bodies suspected to be that of cadres of a Kuki underground group were found lying and the SF recovered three AK series rifles, several magazines and one HK Rifle and magazine.
A team of Maphou PS led by the OC rushed to the spot immediately after getting the news.
A forensic team of Manipur police and a team of Imphal East district police commando also reached the spot.
As the encounter site is located far from Maphou Dam and inaccessible by vehicle, all the police teams went on foot and reached the spot late Sunday evening.
Identity of the deceased UGs could not be ascertained till the time of filing this report.