Two Assam Rifles Soldiers Killed, Several Injured in Ambush by Militants in Manipur
Security forces launched search operations after the attack, which police said killed two Assam Rifles soldiers and injured several others.
- On Monday, July 6, 2026, suspected militants ambushed an Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur's Ukhrul district, killing two personnel and injuring several others in the afternoon attack.
- Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur has claimed more than 260 lives since May 2023, creating a volatile security environment across the state.
- Gunmen fired on the convoy near Nungshang Khong at around 1:30 p.m., in an area about 16 km east of Ukhrul where the National Socialist Council of Nagaland is known to wield clout.
- Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla condemned the 'dastardly act,' while State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam vowed strict legal action against those responsible for disrupting peace in the state.
- Security forces launched search operations and deployed additional teams to conduct area domination in vulnerable localities, addressing persistent threats in Manipur's strife-torn region.
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NSCN denies ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur, says it is ‘committed to ceasefire agreement'
Following an attack on the Assam Rifles in Ukhrul, security has been heightened. NSCN-IM refuted any connection to the ambush while emphasizing its commitment to peace and the ongoing political resolution with the Government of India.
Terrorists ambushed an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur. IED blasts were first detonated, followed by heavy gunfire. Two soldiers from the 40th Battalion of the Assam Rifles were martyred in the attack. A massive search operation has been launched in the entire area.
Manipur: Two Assam Rifles Personnel Killed in Ambush in Ukhrul
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in an ambush in Ukhrul on Monday, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said. India News | Manipur: Two Assam Rifles Personnel Killed in Ambush in Ukhrul.
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