A Correspondent
Haflong: At least three suspected cadres of NSCN (IM) were killed in an exchange of fire with security forces on Tuesday in an area between N. Khubing village and Herekilo village under Haflong police station in Dima Hasao district. An AK-47 rifle, a pistol and some live ammunition were also recovered from the site of the encounter.
As per sources, an exchange of fire occurred since Tuesday morning, during which the suspected militants were killed. Police have barricaded the entrance of the incident area and restricted any unusual movement for safety reasons. Vehicles passing by are being checked thoroughly for security reasons. Earlier, on April 17th, six gunmen entered the NHAI PIU office at Haflong and allegedly demanded a 3% cut of money from road projects in the district.
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