Chandel, Manipur: In a major counter-insurgency operation near the Indo-Myanmar border, security forces neutralised at least 10 armed militants on Wednesday (May 14) night in Manipur’s Chandel district. The operation was launched by an Assam Rifles unit and the Spear Corps of the Eastern Command of Indian Army, based on specific intelligence about militant movement near New Samtal village in Khengjoy Tehsil.
According to Eastern Command official sources, the troops came under fire from heavily armed insurgents during the operation. The security personnel swiftly redeployed and retaliated in a controlled yet effective manner, leading to the elimination of 10 militants. A large cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered from the site.
The operation is still underway, and additional details are expected as the situation develops. The identity and group affiliation of the neutralised cadres have not yet been disclosed. As per latest report additional forces were deployed in the area and search for more militants are going on.
This action comes amid heightened security surveillance along the sensitive Indo-Myanmar border region, known for frequent cross-border insurgent activity.
