IMPHAL, Sept 21: One among the two “underground activists” killed during the encounter that took place earlier on September 19 at Kangchup Mamang Leikai has been identified as a surrenderee.
The encounter happened between troops of 10 Assam Rifles and underground activist at Abulok Canal, near the Pipe bridge located at Imphal west district under Lamsang Police station.
The deceased has been identified as Oinam Haloba, alias Newson, 20, son of O Tomchou of Keibul Lampjao Chingmei. He was formerly a Prepak activist and surrendered earlier last year to IGAR (S) at Mantripukhri.
The other deceased is yet to be identified but suspected to be from Moirang Khunou.