On May 23, eight Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) were killed in an encounter in Michibailung area of West Karbi Anglong District in Assam, reports The Assam Tribune. Initially six bodies of the militants were recovered following the exchange of fire. However, later on, two more bodies, suspected to be that of the outfit’s top leaders, were spotted later during combing operations. One Security Force (SF) Personnel was also injured in the encounter, reports Hindustan Times. Four AK-47 rifles and several rounds of ammunition have been recovered from the deceased militants.