Imphal, Sep 02: Assam Rifles shot dead a suspected militant at Oksu area under Lamlai Police Station in Manipur's Imphal east district today, official sources said. Personnel of 25th Assam Rifles opened fire when the militant refused to stop when ordered by the forces at around 4:00 am at Oksu about 20 km from here, they said.

The body was later sent to the Regional Institute of Medical Science Hospital for post-mortem. Bureau Report