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News Topical, Digital Desk : An encounter took place between Assam Rifles and militants in Chandel district of Manipur on Wednesday. During this, suspected armed militants opened fire on the soldiers. In retaliation, the security forces have killed 10 cadres. After this encounter, the Eastern Command of the Army shared a post on X and wrote, 'Special intelligence was received about the movement of armed cadres near New Samtal village of Khegjoy tehsil of Chandel district near the India-Myanmar border. Taking action on this, 10 militants have been killed. ' Regarding this operation in Chandel district of Manipur, the Indian Army said that the Assam Rifles unit under Spear Corps launched an operation on 14 May 2025. During the operation, suspected cadres opened fire on the soldiers.

Ammunition recovered from militants

The Eastern Command further said in its tweet, "In retaliation, the soldiers fired with restraint and strategy. 10 militants have been killed in this encounter." The army also informed during this time that a large amount of ammunition has been recovered from the militants. This operation has been described as calibrated i.e. planned. According to sources, a search operation was conducted by Assam Rifles after the possibility of more militants hiding in the area. During this, the militants started firing on the Assam Rifles soldiers. This action is being considered a major success by the security forces amid the ongoing unrest in Manipur.

The dream of creating the state of Joland

Let us tell you that the militant organizations have been trying to create the state of Joland in the Indo-Myanmar border area for a long time. However, recently the Government of India and the Indian Army took a historic decision regarding Myanmar. The army and the government completely sealed the Myanmar border and ended the free movement regime. This also shattered the dream of creating the state of Joland. Let us tell you that recently it was also opposed by the Naga and Kuki tribes. However, keeping national security in mind, this decision was taken by the central government and the army recently. 


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