Imphal: Two suspected militants killed in a gun battle which took place at Manipur’s Noney district on Friday between two groups.
The incident took place at Rengpang village under the Khongang police station in the early hours of Friday.
According to reports, three tribals were also abducted by the suspected militants.
Sources said two armed groups stacked and killed two suspected cadres of the NSCN(IM).
The armed actioners also left injuring to a civilian in the gun attack. The injured civilian was given first aid at Community Health Centre, Nungba and later referred to Imphal for further treatment.
Meanwhile, police and security forces are now launching rescue operations.
So far, no underground outfit has claimed responsibility for the killing and abductions.
The incident comes a day after the body of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) Makuilong region regional chairman Lt Diguplung alias Obed Kamei was recovered from Dailong village in Tamenglong district.
Kamei was allegedly captured on July 19 and his body was found with multiple bullet injuries.
Many outfits of the Zeliangrong Naga communities have blamed the NSCN (IM) for the killing of Kamei.
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