At least three suspected militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) were injured in a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Tamenglong district on Wednesday.
The security forces also busted a temporary camp used by the suspected militants.
According to reports, troops of Assam Rifles launched an operation against the suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) militants in the dense forest area near Chingmei Kabui (Pungsanmei) village. This forest area is about 12 km south of Khoupum police station in Tamenglong district. The operation on Wednesday was launched on the basis of intelligence inputs.
The suspected NSCN-IM militants opened indiscriminate fire upon the troops, resulting in a heavy exchange of gunfire.
A top official of Assam Rifles said at least three suspected militants were injured in the gunfight, adding that the militants who were hiding in the area, managed to flee.
Security forces have recovered several fired cartridges from the area after busting a temporary camp which was used by the NSCN-IM militants.