Guwahati, March 17 (IANS): Security forces on Tuesday killed two cadres of Meghalaya-based militant outfit Achik Matgrik Elite Force, the army said.
According to Guwahati-based defence spokesperson Lt. Col. Suneet Newton, an operation was carried out by the army's Red Horns division and Meghalaya Police in Petchong Jonksi area in North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, which borders Goalpara district of Assam.
Two cadres -- identified as Akhi Momin and Selba Sangma -- were killed in the operation. A pistol, two rifles and ammunition were recovered from them.
In another incident in Assam's Chirang district, the army apprehended two cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland. They were identified as Bathiram Goyari and Semla Owari.