A Major of the Army and three terrorists belonging to the anti-talk faction of NSCN(K) were killed and three other para-commandos of the Army were injured during a gun battle at remote lappa in Nagaland’s Mon district late on Tuesday night.
Three AK series of weapons and close to 300 rounds of live ammunition were also recovered from the terrorists, said sources, adding joint team of Territorial Army and 12 Para took part in the encounter with the ultras belonging to NSCN(K) and UlFA.
Confirming the development, a spokesperson of the Assam Rifles said the injured para-commandos were flown to the Indian Air Force hospital at Rowriah in Jorhat for treatment. The body of the martyred Major David Manlun of the 164 Brigade of the Territorial Army is likely to be flown to his home town Shilling.
“The incident took place late last night (Tuesday) when a group led by the slain officer, Assam Rifles jawans and para-commandos of the Army conducted an operation in and around lapa, a remote village along the Indo-Myanmar border in the district,” said the spokesperson, adding that there were specific information that the terrorists have been using the route to sneak into India.