Ukhrul, September 19: Unidentified gunmen reportedly ambushed a vehicle carrying Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Friday evening, killing two personnel and wounding four others, police said.
The attack occurred around 5:50 PM near Nambol Sabal Leikai, when the assailants opened fire on a Tata 407 truck from Imphal, police said.
Sources said the truck was transporting members of the 33 Assam Rifles of Maibam post.
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According to police, one personnel died on the spot, while others caught in the assault were rushed to the Nambol Community Health Center, where another succumbed. They were later taken to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal.
At least four personnel received emergency treatment before being transferred to RIMS.
Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation at the time of filing this report.
No group has claimed responsibility for the ambush.
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Update: The Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, through its Raj Bhavan Manipur X handle, has “strongly condemned the attack on security forces this evening, in which two brave jawans of the Assam Rifles made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The Governor expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the martyred soldiers, acknowledging their unwavering courage and dedication in protecting the nation. He further conveyed prayers for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the incident. The Governor reaffirmed that such heinous acts of violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances and warned that they will be met with the strongest resolve to safeguard peace and stability in the region.”