Two militant leaders of the banned Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT) were killed and another was arrested in an encounter in Karbi Anglong district today.
Acting on a tip-off, a joint team of police and Army launched an operation in Langlaksho village last night and a group of militant fired at the team early this morning, SP M J Mahanta said.
In the ensuing encounter two militants were injured, but they could flee the spot. During a search operation, the security team found the duo and took them to hospital where they were declared brought dead, Mahanta said.
They were identified as self styled 'Deputy Commander-in Chief' Arkoi Bey and 'Corporal' Jutang Rongphar, he said.
The SP said another militant was arrested during the encounter.
The security forces recovered an AK-47 rifle and two pistols from the spot.
