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Army, Assam Rifles kill 2 militants in Manipur joint operation
Security forces conducted a coordinated operation against a UKNA camp in Manipur, resulting in two militant deaths and two injuries. The tactical operation commenced early morning on September 2 following sustained surveillance.
LSN India ·
The Indian Army and Assam Rifles jointly conducted a counter-insurgency operation in Manipur that resulted in two militant casualties and two others sustaining injuries. Security personnel established observation posts around a camp operated by the UKNA (United Kangal Naga Army) and initiated tactical maneuvers at approximately 5 am on September 2, according to official statements.
The coordinated approach between the two armed forces reflects ongoing efforts to counter militant activities in the northeastern state, which has witnessed periodic armed clashes between insurgent groups and security personnel. The operation was preceded by intelligence gathering and surveillance activities to locate militant positions.
Details regarding the specific location of the camp and the identity of those killed remain undisclosed. The two injured individuals's current status has not been specified in official reports. The operation underscores the continued security presence maintained by central forces in Manipur's volatile regions.
The UKNA is among several militant organizations operating in the region. Security operations targeting such groups have been a consistent feature of counter-insurgency efforts across Manipur and neighboring areas of the Northeast.