Imphal, Nov 1 (ANI) At least seven suspected militants were killed by the Assam Rifles in an encounter in Manipur's Imphal East district today.

According to the sources, the encounter took place at around 11.30 pm on Saturday between the suspected ultras and Assam Rifles personnel at Andro Sanapat, about 25 km from here.

A huge cache of explosives including two AK-47s and four pistols were recovered from the spot.

The encounter is still going on. (ANI)