Imphal: Four suspected militants were shot dead by troops on Monday at the border areas.
PIB(Defence Wing) informed that based on reliable reports about intentions of insurgent groups based in Myanmar to infiltrate into India to carry out Improvised Explosive Device attacks against the Security Forces and the local population, troops of the Red Shield Division launched an extensive operation in the border area of Churachandpur District.
A group of UNLF/PLA group attempted to infiltrate into Manipur across the international border.
The group was intercepted by the Security Forces and in a fierce firefight, the soldiers of Red Shield Division shot dead four militants.
Two AK-47 rifles, two pistols and a large quantity of arms, ammunition and other stores were recovered from the site.
Incriminating documents found amongst the personal belongings revealed a dastardly plan to carry out extensive Improvised Explosive Device blasts in the area of Imphal, Bishenpur and Churachandpur in the days preceding the Republic Day celebrations. (UNI)
