Imphal: An Assam Rifles jawan has been killed and a civilian injured in an encounter with suspected militants at Khunthak village in Ukhrul district of Manipur.
The encounter took place in the hill district when the paramilitary forces were on a foot patrol yesterday, Assam Rifles sources said today.
The jawan has been identified as 42-year-old Bhupal Singh, the sources said.
The troops retaliated but the militants escaped by taking advantage of the hilly terrain.
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