Imphal, May 25: A day after the GOC of the Indian Army Sphere Core Lt. Gen Abhay Krishna talk tough against the rebel groups who had ambushed and killed 6 AR troopers near Hengsing Village in Chandel district, troops of Assam Rifles strike back destroying some of the make shift camps located near Mintha village located along the Indo-Myanmar Border in Tengnoupal district at around 9 am today morning. Sources said that Mintha Village in the territory of Myanmar and those makeshift camps destroyed are located at the no man’s land area between India and Myanmar. However, no rebel groups were killed in the attack.
GOC of the Indian Army Sphere Core Lt Gen Abhay Krishna had yesterday said that search operation is being underway at the Indo Myanmar Border. He had said that the attacked and the fatal casualty to the Army is not a defeat but will only strengthen the resolve of the Indian Armed force to carry out relentless operation against the anti national elements. The Army GOC was talking to media at the sideline of the floral tribute ceremony to the slain AR personnel at Tulohal Imphal airport.
Meanwhile, a fierce gun-battle is also reported between rebel group and Indian security force near Border Pillar No, 87 at around noon today. There were no reports of any casualty.