Imphal, January 24 Contrary to the claim of UNLF of having destroyed bunkers and inflicted casualties on security forces in Khenjang on January 18, troops of 10 JAK LI of 26 Sector Assam Rifles have inflicted large casualties on cadres of 293 MPA of UNLF, the PRO of Assam Rifles claimed in a statement today, adding that confirmation has been received regarding elimination of five cadres of UNLF including the mobile group commander identified as one self styled major in the firefight.
The PRO informed that in the late hours of January 18, a patrol party of 10 JAK LI was fired upon in the general area of Khenjang.
The troops in a well-planned move, retaliated the attack, said the PRO.
In the ensuing gun fight, five UGs were eliminated, said the statement.
However, taking advantage of the thick foliage, dark night and close proximity to the border, the other militants were able to slip alongwith the bodies of the killed militants, claimed the PRO further.
On search of the area later, blood trails and clothing and equipments were found, the PRO said, adding that UNLF is maintaining secrecy not to reveal these casualties as same will further lower the morale of its cadres.
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