Militant killed in encounter in Manipur

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with a combined team of police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur's Thoubal district.

An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with a combined team of police commandos and Assam Rifles personnel on Monday in Manipur's Thoubal district, official sources said.

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Sources said the security personnel raided Thoubal Khunou area, about 30 Kms south-east in Imphal, after receiving reports that some militants were roaming there.

As they stepped up operation, two militants opened fire at the security personnel. In the ensuing encounter a militant was killed while the other escaped, the sources said.

One 9 mm pistol with some rounds of ammunition was recovered from the spot.

Over 300 persons, including civilians were so far killed in militancy-related incidents in Manipur this year.