Imphal, September 30: A combined force of Imphal West police commandos, Imphal East police commandos and IRB personnel today busted two camps of the Kuki National Army at Wakan village under Saikul police station in Senapati district today and razed the camps to the ground.

A fierce gun battle ensued between the police personnel and KNA cadres before the camps were overrun.

Acting on a tip off Imphal East police commandos led by its OC Inspector Mobi and Imphal West police commandos rushed to Wakan village today at about 8 pm, said reports from the site of the incident.

The KNA cadres did not easily give up the fight but engaged the police to a fierce gun fight before taking to their heels.

There was no report of casualty on either side.

As the police team was proceeding towards Wakan village, the KNA cadres who were holed up atop Gobamkot hill just opposite to the village opened a fusillade of fire.

As the gun fight raged additional forces including personnel of 2nd and 3rd IRB and Imphal East police team led by its Additional SP also rushed to the spot.

Heavy guns including mortars were used in the encounter.

After the gun fight, the police team stumbled upon two houses used by the KNA cadres and set them ablaze.

One kitchen was also set on fire.

Cash book, register for money account, rules and regulation register, ammunition pouch, UG uniform, socks, combat shoes, KNA monogram, name plate, letter heads of KNA were found at the camp and they have been seized by the police.

Two persons who had provided them shelter and cooked for them were rounded up by the police for interrogation.

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