Three Hmar Militants Killed in Assam Police Gunfight

Three Hmar militants were killed in a gunfight with police in Cachar district, Assam. The police team was ambushed while escorting apprehended militants. Despite rushing them to the hospital, they were declared dead on arrival. Weapons including AK rifles and a pistol were recovered.

In a fierce gunfight on Tuesday, July 16, three Hmar militants were killed by police in the Cachar district of Assam. The encounter occurred in the Bhuban Hills area while the police were escorting the apprehended militants. Another group of militants began firing, leading to a deadly exchange.

Kangkan Jyoti Saikia, Deputy Inspector General (South Range), stated that the police swiftly retaliated when attacked. The militants, who were critically injured during the skirmish, were immediately rushed to Sonai Hospital and subsequently transferred to Silchar Medical College Hospital. However, upon arrival, doctors declared them dead.

State Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the fatalities via social media, noting the recovery of two AK rifles, another rifle, and a pistol. The operation aimed at locating more militants in the region resulted in the confiscation of significant weaponry. (ANI)

(With inputs from agencies.)