Ten Militants Killed in Manipur Gunfight with Assam Rifles
Clash in Chandel District
On Wednesday, a confrontation in the Naga-inhabited Chandel district of Manipur resulted in the deaths of ten suspected militants, as reported by the Army. This incident occurred during an operation conducted by the Assam Rifles.
The operation was initiated following credible intelligence regarding the presence of armed individuals near New Samtal village in the Khengjoy tehsil, close to the India-Myanmar border. The Assam Rifles collaborated with the Army’s Spear Corps for this mission.
According to the Eastern Command of the Army, the troops faced gunfire from the suspected militants, prompting a swift and measured response. The ensuing gunfight led to the elimination of ten militants, along with the recovery of a significant cache of weapons and ammunition.
The operation is ongoing.
#IndianArmy#EasternCommand
— EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) May 14, 2025
Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres nearby New Samtal village, Khengjoy Tehsil, #Chandel District near the #Indo_MyanmarBorder, #AssamRifles unit under #SpearCorps launched an operation on 14 May 2025.
During the operation,… pic.twitter.com/KLgyuRSg11
Manipur has been experiencing severe ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities, resulting in over 260 fatalities and displacing more than 59,000 individuals since May 2023. The violence saw periodic escalations throughout 2024.
In February, President’s Rule was enacted following the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
From April 19 to April 21, the Manipur Police apprehended at least 18 individuals linked to various banned organizations operating within the state.