“Six KPLT cadres were neutralised in the encounter, while an army jawan was injured”, he added.
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In an encounter with security forces in Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Friday morning, at least 6 militants of Karbi Peoples Liberation Tigers, including two of its top leaders, were reportedly killed. The militants exchanged fire with the security forces inside a forest. A soldier was also injured in the gun battle.
“The Assam police, army and CRPF conducted the operation under Bokajan police station”.
The Karbi Anglong superintendent of police said that two top KPLT leaders are also suspected to have been killed in the encounter as identification process was still on. The recoveries included One INSAS Rifle, One 7.62mm Self Loading Rifle, One Country made Rifle, Hand Grenades, large quantity of ammunition of all types, fired cases, Solar Chargers, Blankets and other war like and survival stores.
The operation now still in progress.
“The injured army personnel has been shifted to hospital”, he said.
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The Defence spokesman claimed that the operation has led to “near decimation” of the KPLT which has been the most prominent anti-national group active in both West and East Karbi Anglong districts.
