Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 06:
The proscribed UNLF has claimed that its MPA cadres inflicted heavy damages on the Indian security force during an encounter at a spot in between Holenjang and Hengshi in Chandel district on February 4.In a statement, the outfit said that a fighting team of the MPA of 293 Bn landed direct hits on two Shaktiman trucks carrying 15 security personnel with rocket launchers causing extensive damages.
Thereafter a fierce gun fight ensued for about 30 minutes, said the outfit and added that many personnel were killed and injured.
Six bodies of the dead personnel were taken to Sugnu side and were air lifted from there by helicopter, claimed the statement.
The security personnel had come to open polling stations at Holenjang, added UNLF.
To boost the low morale of the security personnel, the security force is using the PIB Defence Wing to spread false propaganda.




