NSCN-IM militant, civilian killed in encounter in Manipur
An NSCN-IM militant and a civilian were killed during an encounter between army and the banned outfit in Manipur's Noney district on Thursday, police said. The incident occurred when soldiers of the Gurkha regiment were carrying out a search operation in Khoupum old village. Notably, suspected militants had opened fire on Deputy CM Gaikhangam's security team on Tuesday.