2 Assam Rifles soldiers killed in ambush by militants in Manipur's Ukhrul

Two personnel of the 40 Assam Rifles were killed after suspected militants ambushed a convoy in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday, triggering a prolonged exchange of fire and a large-scale search operation in the area.

The deceased were identified as Warrant Officer Balwant Singh and Rifleman CM Singh, who was reportedly driving one of the convoy vehicles. Both sustained critical injuries in the attack and later succumbed despite being given immediate medical attention, officials said.

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to security officials, the ambush took place near Nungshang Kong village, close to Shangshak, when a convoy of the 40 Assam Rifles was moving from its camp towards a police station.

Preliminary reports suggest that suspected militants had planted three Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) on either side of a bridge along the route.

As the vehicles crossed the stretch, two IEDs went off, followed by heavy firing from multiple directions in what officials described as a coordinated attack.