Imphal, April 10 -- A Border Security Force (BSF) personnel was killed in an exchange of fire reportedly between two groups in Ukhrul district today, according to police. Police said there was exchange of fire at at Mongkot Chephu.
The deceased has been identified as Mithul Mandal, a constable of A/170 Battalion BSF and a resident of West Bengal. He had joined the force in 2013.
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand "strongly condemned the unfortunate and tragic incident in which Constable Mithun Mandal (No. 170801463) of the 170 Battalion, A Company, Border Security Force, was martyred while on patrol duty at Mongkot Chepu in Ukhrul District today, after being struck by a bullet fired from an unknown direction".
He said despite the best ef...