10 Militants Killed in Gunfight with Security Forces in Manipur
In a significant operation, at least 10 militants were killed in a gunfight with an Assam Rifles unit in Manipur’s Chandel district on Wednesday, officials said. The operation, which was launched on May 14, is still in progress, they added.
According to the Indian Army’s Eastern Command, the operation was launched after the troops received intelligence inputs about the presence of suspected militants in the area. “During the operation, the troops were fired upon by suspected cadres,” the statement said. “In the ensuing firefight, 10 cadres were neutralised.”
The operation was launched on May 14, and the security forces had been conducting a thorough search and cordon operation to flush out the militants from the area. The exact identity of the killed militants is yet to be ascertained, but officials said they were believed to be from a prominent militant outfit active in the region.
The Chandel district has been a hotbed of militant activity in recent years, with several militant outfits, including the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK), the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), and the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), operating in the area. The security forces have been conducting regular operations to neutralize the militants and disrupt their activities.
The operation is still in progress, and officials said that the security forces are continuing to search the area to ensure that no other militants are hiding. The army has also called in additional troops and equipment to bolster the operation and ensure that the militants are completely neutralized.
The killing of the 10 militants is a significant blow to the militant outfits operating in the region, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the security situation in the state. The security forces have been working tirelessly to disrupt the militant networks and bring peace to the region, and this operation is a testament to their dedication and commitment to their duty.
The news of the operation has been widely welcomed by the people of Manipur, who have been suffering at the hands of the militants for years. Many have expressed relief that the security forces have been able to neutralize the militants and restore peace to the region.
The operation is also a significant achievement for the Indian Army, which has been working to counter the militant threat in the region. The army has been conducting regular operations to disrupt the militant networks and bring peace to the region, and this operation is a testament to their effectiveness and professionalism.
In conclusion, the killing of 10 militants in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur’s Chandel district is a significant achievement for the security forces and a major setback for the militant outfits operating in the region. The operation is a testament to the dedication and commitment of the security forces to their duty, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the security situation in the state.
