Churachandpur/ Imphal, Jan 16: Security forces on Friday conducted large scale anti insurgency operations at suspected militant hideouts in the interior areas of Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
Security personnel including that of Para Special Forces and Assam Rifles, conducted coordinated counter insurgency operations at Henglep area in the district targetting suspected hideouts of militant groups in the area” the official said.
“The area has been known for the presence of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), a non signatory to Suspension of Operations groups though details are awaited which group is being targetted by the security forces” another official said.
“The operation targeted forested areas of the hill district and was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to curb militant activity” the official said.
“Troops were deployed into the jungle terrain with the help of helicopters before moving in on the suspected camps” the official said.
(By Our Correspondent)
