Security forces have killed 10 militant members in a major operation in Chandel district of Manipur. This encounter took place on Wednesday night. The Indian Army said that a team of Assam Rifles had received intelligence that some armed militants were roaming near New Samtal village in Chandel district. This area is close to the border of India and Myanmar. Based on this information, a special operation was launched under the Spear Corps of Assam Rifles, which is still going on.
Information about the operation and response of security forces
The Eastern Command of the Army said through Twitter that on 14 May 2025, specific information was received about the activities of militants around New Samtal village, Khengjoy Tehsil, Chandel district. After this, Assam Rifles started an operation in this area. During the operation, the militants opened fire on the security forces. The army immediately redeployed its force and retaliated in a balanced manner.
Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres nearby New Samtal village, Khengjoy Tehsil, #Chandel District near the #Indo_MyanmarBorder, #AssamRifles unit under #SpearCorps launched an operation on 14 May 2025.
During the operation,… pic.twitter.com/KLgyuRSg11
— EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) May 14, 2025
Militants killed in encounter and weapons recovered
Security forces said that 10 militants have been killed in this encounter. Apart from this, a large amount of weapons and ammunition have also been recovered. This action will help in maintaining peace and security in the area. This step is being considered an important success towards stopping terrorist activities near the India-Myanmar border.
Identity of the killers is yet to be revealed, security forces are alert
Security forces have not yet made public the identity of the militants killed. It is being said that the investigation process is going on. Security forces are extremely alert in the area so that no violent incident happens again. This action of the Army and Assam Rifles is like a guarantee of security for the people of the area. Local people also seem satisfied and confident about this success.
