Dhaka, July 3 -- Bangladesh Army has successfully conducted an operation against the Kuki-Chin National Army (KNA), armed wing of Kuki-Chin National Front (KNF) in the Polipangsa-Mulfipara area early Thursday, according to an ISPR press release.

Based on specific intelligence, army officials identified and engaged the terrorist group during the search operation.

The militants attempted to escape upon sensing danger, resulting in a heavy exchange of fire.

At one stage, the army recovered the bodies of two armed KNF members in uniform at the scene, added the ISPR.

One of the deceased was identified as Puting/Dolly, a senior leader of the KNF with the rank of Major.

The identity of the other deceased remains under investigation, but he ...