Acting on a tip-off that the GNLA militants were camping in a jungle under Memamang hill, Meghalaya's Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) commandos and CRPF's CoBRA stormed the camp last night, officials said today.
While approaching the camp, located in a dense jungle, the security forces came under heavy shelling by the militants from rocket propelled hand grenades.
The security forces were forced to retaliate, they said.
A CoBRA personnel of the CRPF was seriously injured in the firing.
This is one of the major camps of the outfit which is believed to be aided by Assam
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app