5 police commandos killed in Manipur

The commandos, led by sub-inspector Jiya Uddin who was among the victims, were returning to Imphal after patrol duty.

Five commandos were killed on Saturday when insurgents ambushed a police party at Napetpalli area in Imphal east district of Manipur, official sources said.

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The insurgents killed the police commandos by using sophisticated bombs and opening fire from different sides and then looted four AK-47 rifles, one pistol and several rounds of ammunition from them.

The commandos, led by sub-inspector Jiya Uddin who was among the victims, were returning to Imphal after patrolling Napetpalli area, 25 km from Imphal, the sources said.

Heavy police forces have rushed to the spot and launched a massive combing operation.

The identity of the insurgents was not yet known although the area was infested mainly by People's Liberation Army and Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup ultras.