At least 10 militants were killed in an encounter with security forces near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Chandel district on Wednesday night, the Army Eastern Command said. The operation is still in progress, it added.
The gunfight began after the militants opened fire upon the security personnel who were carrying out a search operation in New Samtal village in Khengjoy Tehsil of Chandel district after receiving intelligence input.
"Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres nearby New Samtal village, Khengjoy Tehsil, #Chandel District near the #Indo_MyanmarBorder, #AssamRifles unit under #SpearCorps launched an operation on 14 May 2025," the Eastern Commande posted on X.
"During the operation, the troops were fired upon by suspected cadres to which they quickly reacted, redeployed and retaliated in a calibrated and measured manner. In the ensuing firefight 10 cadres were neutralized and a sizeable quantity of arms and ammunition have been recovered," the post added.
Further details are awaited.
Source: India Today