Active insurgent killed in operation by Assam Rifles in Manipur's Jiribam

JIRIBAM: An active insurgent has been killed in an operation by the Assam Rifles in Chotobekar of the Jiribam district, on Friday. Security forces recovered one 7.62 mm AK rifle along with 26 rounds of ammunition. Assam Rifles Battalion of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles East received an input regarding the presence of armed insurgents engaged in extortion activities in the general area village of Chotobekra of Jiribam district.

Envisaging the threat of life posed to the locals by these insurgents, Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles East launched a team to apprehend the insurgents.

On reaching the general area, it was noticed that some armed insurgents were attempting to escape from the area towards Sailkulphai. On being pursued by the troops of the Assam Rifles, one of the insurgents opened fire. The team led by the officer challenged the insurgent to stop firing and surrender; however, the insurgent did not heed the call. In retaliation for unprovoked fire, troops opened fire in self-defence, and one insurgent was eliminated. (ANI)