4 Kuki militants killed in encounter

Imphal, July1: At least four suspected Kuki National Army (KNA) militants were killed in an encounter with Assam Rifles personnel at Kamjong area in Manipur's Ukhrul district bordering Myanmar on Sunday, official sources said.

Acting on a tip-off, security personnel of 44th battalion combed the Kamjong area during which an exchange of fire occurred leading to the death of the four militants, the sources said.

Two AK rifles, one M-16 along with 200 rounds of ammunition were recovered from them, they said.