ZUF cadre killed in shoot-out with AR
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Daniel Kamei
Imphal, February 05 2013:
A cadre of Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was killed in a shoot-out with personnel of AR at Model village, Tamenglong Ward No.3 at around 11.30 am today.
Model village is located around 1 km to the east of Tamenglong HQs.
In the shoot-out which broke out between the cadres Tiger Force of ZUF and personnel of 5 and 13 Assam Rifles, one cadre later identified as Pouthailung Gonmei (22) son of Poudimdai Gonmei of Reangkung Part I was killed.
He bore three bullets holes on his chest.
Two Pistols and three live rounds were also been reportedly recovered from the possession of the slain cadre.
Talking to Hueiyen Lanpao in connection with the shootout, the Commandant of 13 AR said that on receiving specific information on the presence of some UG cadres, the combined team of 5 and 13 Assam Rifles under the aegis of Red Shield Division rushed in to carry out intensive operation when the UGs opened fire at the advancing troop.
The troop also retaliated the firing and killed one of the cadres although the rest managed to escape into the thick jungle.
Meanwhile, Tamenglong Police who picked up the body have handed over the same to his family members after the post mortem examination at the mortuary of Tamenglong of District Hospital.