Two UNLF militants shot dead in Manipur

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 13:40 [IST]

Imphal, Mar 4 (UNI) Two United National Liberation Front (UNLF) cadres were shot dead by security forces at Aishi in Ukhrul district of Manipur.

Official sources said the UNLF cadres died yesterday following an encounter with Assam Rifles (AR).

The AR had launched an operation in the area a few days back.

Sources said one SLR with 40 live rounds and one radio set had been recovered.

The operation was still on, sources said.

UNI

Topics: INSURGENCY-MANIPUR-UNLF

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