Sources said the militants used explosives, which was followed by firing.
(Representational image/File)Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur’s Ukhrul — the fourth fatal ambush so far this year in the conflict-hit state.
The personnel were part of a convoy of the 40th Assam Rifles that came under attack on National Highway-202 near Nounshong Kong village in Ukhrul district by suspected militants, police said.
The two deceased personnel have been identified by the Assam Rifles as Warrant Officer Balwant Singh and Havildar Chandra Mohan Singh.
According to police sources, the incident took place at around 1.30 pm near Nounshong Kong, about 16 km east of Ukhrul Police Station.
. Sources said the militants used explosives, which was followed by firing. (Representational image/File)
Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur’s Ukhrul — the fourth fatal ambush so far this year in the conflict-hit state.
The personnel were part of a convoy of the 40th Assam Rifles that came under attack on National Highway-202 near Nounshong Kong village in Ukhrul district by suspected militants, police said. The two deceased personnel have been identified by the Assam Rifles as Warrant Officer Balwant Singh and Havildar Chandra Mohan Singh.
According to police sources, the incident took place at around 1.30 pm near Nounshong Kong, about 16 km east of Ukhrul Police Station. They also said the assailants first used explosives, followed by heavy firing.
