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Jawan, militant killed in encounter in Manipur

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Press Trust of India Imphal

An Assam Rifles jawan and a cadre of the Manipur-based People's Liberation Army (PLA) were killed on Friday, during an exchange of fire between security forces and the proscribed militant outfit, police said.

The firing took place at around 5 am in the interior area of Zoupi in Chandel district bordering Myanmar, a senior officer told PTI.

Following the incident, the nearby Assam Rifles Battalion has been alerted, the officer said.

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First Published: Sep 07 2018 | 10:55 PM IST

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