Imphal, June 17 -- A Kuki militant suspected to be affiliated with the banned outfit United Kuki National Army (UKNA) was allegedly killed on Tuesday in an exchange of fire with the Assam Rifles between Molphei and Songkong villages in Manipur's Churachandpur district, officers confirmed on Wednesday.

The deceased has been identified as Lenminsang Haokip of Churachandpur district.

Churachandpur police official statement said, "Information was received today from the Assam Rifles that an encounter took place on 16 June 2026 between Molphei and Songkong villages involving a joint column of the Assam Rifles and the Army against suspected militants. During the encounter, one suspected militant was killed. One AK-47 rifle, along with magazin...