Militant killed, policeman injured in encounter

Haflong, Oct 18 (UNI) A militant was killed and an Asom police personnel seriously injured following a cross-fire near Bongkung village in this district of Asom.

Accoring to the sources, the injured Dul Chand Baruah was admitted to the Haflong civil hospital.

The patrolling party went to visit the 7th A P Battalion camp at Migrengdisa railway station near the construction site of B G line.

While they were returning yesterday, militants suspected to be belonging D H D (Joel) group attacked the team. The Police personnel retaliated for about one hour following which the insurgents fled.

Police sources said a body belonging to the militant group was recovered from the site. The body was brought to Haflong for post-mortem. One AK 47 rifle, 130 rounds of ammunition, two magazines, a mobile handset and Rs 4000 in cash was recovered from the site. Police and army rushed to the spot and combing operation is on.

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