2 militants killed in encounter

Two militants, suspected to be members of major insurgent outfit People's Liberation Army (PLA), were killed in an encounter with personnel of central para military forces in Manipur's Ukhrul district, police sources said today.

Personnel of 44th Assam Rifles were combing Chatrik Nampisha area yesterday in the district bordering Myanmar when they were fired upon by the insurgents.

In the ensuing exchange of fire, two insurgents were killed, sources said adding that the bodies have been to district hospital for post-mortem.