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 Assam Rifles jawan killed, civilian injured in Manipur encounter

Assam Rifles jawan killed, civilian injured in Manipur encounter

| | 04 Jan 2017, 02:19 pm
Guwahati, Jan 4 (IBNS) : An Assam Rifles jawan was killed and a civilian injured in a gun fight with suspected militants in trouble-torn Manipur on Tuesday, officials said on Wednesday.

The encounter took place in the hilly area of  Khunthak village in Ukhrul district.

A top official of Assam Rifles said that suspected militants attacked the Assam Rifles jawans when they  were on a foot patroling in the remote area.

The troops retaliated but the militants managed to escape by taking advantage of the hilly terrain.

The jawan, who died in the attack, has been identified as Bhupal Singh.

A civilian was injured after getting caught in the crossfire.

The poll- bound state has faced an economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) since November 1.

On Wednesday, the Election Commission of India announced the assembly poll dates for five states, including Manipur.


(Reporting by Hemanta Kumar Nath)

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