North India Statesman
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The Eastern Command of the Indian Army has confirmed that at least 10 terrorists were killed in a fierce encounter with security personnel in Chandel district of Manipur on Wednesday. The campaign continues by the Assam Rifles unit of the Spear Corps near the Indo-Myanmar border. The encounter started near the New Tantal village of Khengji Tehsil. This area is notorious for militant activities and is close to the international border.
In a tweet on X (East), the Eastern Command said, “Acting on specific intelligence about the movement of armed cadres near New Canttal village, Assam Rifles launched a focused campaign on 14 May. During the mission, soldiers were firing suspected rebels. The forces responded rapidly and effectively, a balanced and measured manner.
The army has confirmed that 10 terrorists were killed in the encounter and a large amount of weapons and ammunition were recovered from the area. The slain terrorists and their respective groups have not yet been officially identified.
Security personnel have sealed the area, and a search operation is on to neutralize any possible threat and secure the area. Waiting for updates.
