Search operations and area domination being conducted by security forces in Manipur
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Imphal: A suspected militant was killed and six members of his gang were arrested following a gunfight with security forces in Manipur's Thoubal district on Saturday, police said.
Acting on a tip-off, security forces tried to intercept a car in Salungpham but, instead of stopping, those inside it opened fire, they said.
This led to a brief exchange of fire, following which seven people who were in the car were apprehended, they added.
One of them had a bullet wound and was taken to a private hospital in Imphal where he died. The six others were sent to the Lilong police station.
The deceased was identified as Laishram Prem (18).
An INSAS rifle, an SLR, a .303 rifle and an Amogh carbine were recovered from them along with several mobile phones, police said.