Shillong: A Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA) militant was killed in an encounter at Patalgre in East Garo Hills district today.
Acting on a tip-off, the Swift Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos of the state police raided the village and at about 9:15 AM there was an exchange of fire between SWAT personnel and heavily armed GNLA cadres resulting in the killing of one militant, Inspector General of Police G H P Raju said.
One AK series riffle and camp items were recovered, he said, adding that other GNLA cadres escaped into thick jungle.
A combing operation is on to try and nab those who were present in the camp, district SP Davis Marak said.
Acting on a tip-off, the Swift Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos of the state police raided the village and at about 9:15 AM there was an exchange of fire between SWAT personnel and heavily armed GNLA cadres resulting in the killing of one militant, Inspector General of Police G H P Raju said.
One AK series riffle and camp items were recovered, he said, adding that other GNLA cadres escaped into thick jungle.
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