Imphal: The Indian Army’s Spear Corps personnel, in a joint operation with other security forces, neutralized four militants belonging to the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA) in Manipur’s Churachandpur district. The operation was launched based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed cadres in the area. According to a defense statement, the militants were killed in an encounter at Khanglab village under Henglep subdivision.
The Army recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition from the site, including one AK-56 rifle, one M4A1 carbine, and other warlike stores. A UKNA camp was also destroyed, and additional arms and equipment were seized. The defense spokesperson clarified that UKNA is not a signatory to the Suspension of Operations pact signed between the Centre, the Manipur government, and several Kuki and Zomi militant groups.
The action came in response to recent atrocities committed by UKNA cadres, including the killing of a village chief and intimidation of locals. The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have reiterated their commitment to protecting innocent civilians and restoring peace and stability in Manipur. The neutralisation of these terrorists underscores the security forces’ determination to tackle militancy in the region.
