Two Assam Rifles soldiers killed in Manipur ambush
En resumen
- Two Assam Rifles soldiers were killed and several injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Monday.
- The attack, which occurred in the Nungshang Khong area, was condemned by the State Home Minister, who vowed strict legal action.
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Two Assam Rifles soldiers were killed and several others injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Monday. The incident occurred in the Nungshang Khong area.
Imphal/New Delhi: Two Assam Rifles soldiers were killed and several others injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Monday, police said.
The incident occurred around 1.30 pm in the Nungshang Khong area of the hill district when the suspected militants fired at a convoy of the paramilitary force, a senior officer said.
State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam condemned the attack on security forces and asserted that such an incident disrupts peace and harmony in the strife-torn state.
In a post on X, the minister said, "I am deeply saddened by the unfortunate ambush on the convoy of the 40 Assam Rifles at Nungshang Kong in Ukhrul."
He exuded confidence that the security forces would take all necessary measures to ensure that those responsible for the attack are dealt with strictly in accordance with the law.
Security forces have been conducting search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable localities across Manipur since ethnic violence broke out three years ago.
More than 260 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in the ethnic strife between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.
Preguntas abiertas
- Who are the suspected militants?
- What is the motive behind the attack?
- What specific measures will be taken against perpetrators?
