2 hardcore KLNLF militants arrested by army

Diphu, Sep 28(UNI) Two hardcore KLNLF militants were arrested and a temporary camp of the outfit was busted by the Army yesterday.

According to reports received here today the J&K Division of the Army conducted a daylong raid in Kishanganj village on the Howraghat police station of Karbi Anglong district yesterday.

' Sergent Major Mangal Kiling and Hemmere Tiso' of the KLNLF were arrested from the camp, while others managed to escape.

The Army recovered two AK 47 rifles, handgrenade, rocket launcher, 9 mm Franch made pistol, 40 rounds of ammunition and Rs 5000/- in cash during the raid operation in the camp, the police said.

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