Imphal, May 16 (UNI) The situation along the Indo-Myanmar border remains under heightened surveillance following the killing of 10 militants on May 14 last, defence sources said on Friday.
According to PRO, Ministry of Defence, in a significant operational development near New Samtal village in Chandel district of Manipur -- along the Indo-Myanmar Border (IMB) -- a patrol of Assam Rifles was heavily fired upon by suspected militants on May 14.
Demonstrating exceptional composure and combat readiness, the soldiers responded in a precise, measured and calibrated manner. The operation resulted in the neutralisation of ten individuals in camouflage fatigues.
Accordingly, a thorough combing of the area was carried out, wherein, a significant cache of weapons, including, seven AK-47 rifles, one RPG launcher, one M4 rifle and four single-barrel breech-loading (SBBL) rifles, ammunition and other war-like stores were recovered, the defence official said.
Preliminary, assessments suggest that the neutralised individuals were known for their involvement in cross-border insurgent activity. Efforts are underway to confirm their identities.
Security forces are maintaining a robust posture and are in coordination with civil administration and intelligence agencies to ensure peace and stability in the region.
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