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05.10.2014 Asia

Two GNLA Militants Killed In Assam Gun Battle

05.10.2014 LISTEN
By Hemanta Nath

Guwahati, October 5: Two suspected militants of Garo militant group Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) of Meghalya were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Assam's Goalpara district along with Meghalaya border on the wee hours of Sunday, police said.

Security forces recovered huge cache of arms and ammunition in possession from the slain militants.

The incident took place at Bolaikhamar area under Lakhipur police station in the west Assam district, where the militants were killed in an encounter.


Acting on a tip-off, police and army 7thJat Regiments had launched joint operation at the remote bordering area, where the militants were hiding.

“When the troops reached the area, the militants had started firing and forced us to exchange bullets, in which the militant duo killed on spot,” a top police official said.

Security forces recovered two 7.65mm pistol, nine live ammunition, three hand grenades in possession from the slain militants, who are yet to be identified.

Top police and army officials had rushed to the area and launched operation against GNLA militants.

GNLA and United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) militants are active in the bordering areas of the two neighbouring states.

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