Manipur: 2 banned UKNA cadres killed, 2 injured in Churachandpur
Two UKNA cadres were killed and two injured in a joint Assam Rifles-Army operation in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, with arms and ammunition recovered.
In Manipur’s Churachandpur district, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Indian Army led to the killing of two banned United Kuki National Army (UKNA) cadres and the injury of two others on September 2. The operation, based on intelligence input, resulted in the recovery of various weapons and ammunition from the UKNA camp.
The UKNA cadres opened fire on security forces around 5:30 am, prompting a heavy exchange of gunfire. The Assam Rifles reported the seizure of multiple weapons and combat gear, while Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam Singh informed the Legislative Assembly that the UKNA was linked to the Tronglaobi IED bomb attack that killed two minors.
The ongoing violence in Manipur, which began on May 3, 2023, has resulted in 306 deaths and 49 people still unaccounted for.
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