On September 9, one Nyemlang Konyak-led National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-NK) militant was killed while another injured in an encounter at Bhaimo village of Zunheboto District in Nagaland, reports Morung Express. During a search operation, the militants fired upon the security forces ensuing in retaliatory firing, leading to one militant being injured. In due course, the two militants were arrested. Later on, the injured militant succumbed to his injuries. One 9mm pistol, two magazines, four fired cartridges and 23 rounds of ammunition were recovered from the spot.