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Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 21 2010:
Two persons suspected to be KCP (MC) cadres have been gunned down by Assam Rifles troops at New Boljang village under Sapermeina police station last night.
even though the hilly spot where an encounter reportedly broke out at around 7.30 pm yesterday lies in Senapati district it is located close to the western side of Sangaithel village of Imphal West district.
Quoting Assam Rifles authorities, a police source said troops of 26 AR rushed to the direction of New Boljang village based on information about presence of heavily armed unidentified persons.
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After cessation of gun-fight, search of the area led to the recoveries of two bodies along with one lathode gun and 11 shells, one AK-56 rifles with three magazines and 120 live rounds, and one .32 pistol with magazine and a live round, the source detailed.
Information received from near the incident spot suggest that moments after the firing ceased, search lights flashed from Phayeng, Tairenpokpi and Sangaithel areas illuminated the surrounding hill ranges.
Both the deceased persons clad in combat uniforms suffered multiple bullet wounds and have been deposited at RIMS morgue for relevant procedures.
Meanwhile, identity of the person slain by a combined security team at Wabagai Terapishak on Aug 14 night has been established as Wahengbam Abom alias Biki (32) of Takyel Kolom Leikai.
Abom, who was killed by the joint team of Thoubal district police commandos and troops of 21 AR, reportedly left home to join the PREPAK outfit.
Family members claimed the body after post mortem examination at JNIMS Hospital today.
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