Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 18:
One unidentified suspected underground cadre was shot dead by troops of 18 Assam Rifles in an encounter at about 5.30 am today at Lamlong under Tengnoupal police station.
In a statement, the PRO of Assam Rifles said that acting on a specific information, troops of 18 Assam Rifles were pressed into service to launch a search operation in the general area of Lamlong.
While the troops were on the move, they saw some militants moving around.
The militants were asked to stop, but they opened fire towards the troops promting the AR men to retaliate, claimed the PRO further.
In the ensuing gun fight one militant was killed, said Assam Rifles and added that one AK 56 rifle, two magazines and 14 live rounds of ammunition were recovered from the deceased.
The body is being handed over to Tengnoupal PS, said the PRO.
On being contacted, the police said that they were yet to receive the body till late into the evening today.