Two militants shot dead in encounter in Imphal

Imphal, Nov 16: On Saturday, Nov 15 night two suspected militants were shot dead in an encounter by Imphal West District Police Commandos near Manipur University campus.

Police said an encounter occurred near the University resulting in the death of two persons. One .38 pistol with a live round, one US made carbine, two magazines and three rounds of ammunition were recovered.

The bodies were sent to RIMS Hospital for identification and post mortem.

In another incident, a bomb blast occurred last evening at Wangkhei Mayum, Imphal East near a mobile tower of Aircel.

The tower was not damaged and no one was injured in the blast.

Police said it was not known if the bomb was thrown to attack the tower or the owner of the house identified as Kh Dhiren, former Director of Agriculture department. Police is enquiring into the matter.

UNI