Manipur: Assam Rifles Neutralize 10 Militants in Fierce Gunfight in Chandel District
The gunfight erupted when the militants opened fire on the security forces, prompting a swift and decisive retaliation.
IMPHAL- In a significant operation against insurgency, the Assam Rifles gunned down 10 militants in a fierce encounter in Manipur’s Chandel district near the Indo-Myanmar border on Wednesday night, May 14, 2025.
The operation, launched by an Assam Rifles unit under the Indian Army’s Spear Corps, was initiated based on specific intelligence about the movement of armed cadres near New Samtal village in Khengjoy Tehsil, according to the Army’s Eastern Command.
The gunfight erupted when the militants opened fire on the security forces, prompting a swift and decisive retaliation.
The operation, which began on Wednesday, is still underway, with security forces recovering arms and ammunition from the site.
The Army has not disclosed the specific affiliations of the slain militants, but the operation underscores the ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activities in the volatile region.
Acting on specific intelligence on movement of armed cadres nearby New Samtal village, Khengjoy Tehsil, #Chandel District near the #Indo_MyanmarBorder, #AssamRifles unit under #SpearCorps launched an operation on 14 May 2025.
During the operation,… pic.twitter.com/KLgyuRSg11
— EasternCommand_IA (@easterncomd) May 14, 2025
Manipur has been grappling with ethnic violence and insurgency for years, with over 250 lives lost and thousands displaced since May 2023 due to clashes between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.
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The state, currently under President’s rule, has seen heightened security operations to dismantle militant networks and restore peace. In a related development, Manipur security forces arrested 14 militants and three arms dealers in separate operations, signaling a broader crackdown on insurgent activities.
The Assam Rifles’ action has been hailed as a critical step in maintaining security along the Indo-Myanmar border, a region often exploited by militant groups for cross-border activities.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities as operations continue to ensure stability in the region.
