In a counter-insurgency operation in Chandel district of Manipur, Indian paramilitary forces from Assam Rifles killed 10 separatist fighters. The Indian Army’s Eastern Command confirmed that the raid took place in the village of New Samtal under Khengjoy subdistrict, based on actionable intelligence. A large cache of arms and ammunition was seized during the operation. The army said the mission will continue until all objectives are met.