Guwahati, April 30 -- In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and Assam police killed three militants of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) in a fierce gun battle in Dima Hasao district on Tuesday, officials said.

Police also recovered 3 AK series rifles and two pistols in possession of the deceased militants.

Rajib Saikia, CPRO of the Assam police, told ANI that the operation against the militants was launched by the Assam police and the Assam Rifles.

"Based on information that some armed militants, who had given an extortion letter to NHAI - National Projects (Golden Quadrilateral) in Dima Hasao district were hiding in general area of Hera Kilo-Nriachibunglow-N.KUbin-Borochanam-P.Kubin-Michidui-Doering-Chaikam area under Ha...