Imphal, Dec 18: Four militants of the underground Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA) were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles personnel at Keithelmanbi area in Manipur's Senapati district, official sources said today.
An Assam rifles party patrolling Keithelmanbi area, about 25 kms north-east of here, came under fire by the militants yesterday, the sources said.
In the ensuing encounter, four militants were killed, they said adding that one 9 mm pistol was recovered from the spot.
The bodies were handed over to Kangpokpi police station. There was no casualty on the side of the Assam Rifles, sources added. Bureau Report