Army neutralises 4 UKNA terrorists in Churachandpur district of Manipur

4 militants killed in Manipur Army operation; Kuki bodies call for restraint

Several Kuki civil bodies condemned the killings as “tragic,” announced a shutdown in Churachandpur, and urged both sides to exercise restraint and seek a political solution through dialogue.

Four UKNA militants killed in Manipur's Churachandpur in clash with security forces

Security forces neutralized four United Kuki National Army militants in Churachandpur district, Manipur. The encounter occurred during an intelligence-based operation. This action follows the recent killing of a village chief by UKNA cadres. The Manipur government had previously withdrawn its Suspension of Operations agreement with the group. The operation is ongoing.

Four Kuki Militants Killed in Manipur Gunfight

Defence sources said that as the security forces approached the location, the militants opened unprovoked fire, prompting the troops to retaliate.

Manipur: Four suspected Kuki militants killed in gunfight with security forces in Churachandpur

The group had carried out unprovoked firing at the Indian Army, the security forces said.

4 militants killed in encounter with security forces in Manipurs Churachandpur - The Tribune

Based on inputs about the presence of armed cadres belonging to proscribed United Kuki National Army, an operation was launched at Khanpi village.

Central forces gun down 4 Kuki militants in Manipur’s Churachandpur

An Assam Rifles officer said terrorists resorted to unprovoked firing at the Army during an intelligence-based operation in Khanpi village, approximately 80 km west of Churachandpur.