Manipur: 2 Assam Rifles personnel killed, several injured in ambush by militants
The Manipur Governor has condoled the deaths and condemned the "dastardly act of violence."
The Manipur Governor has condoled the deaths and condemned the "dastardly act of violence."
She further stated that the violence in Manipur has continued since May 3 last year.
The police said the incident took place at around 11 a.m. near Sekhen village, as the heavily armed People's Liberation Army (PLA) and Manipur Naga People's Front (MNPF) militants opened fire on the convoy of Assam Rifles killing Colonel Viplav Tripathi, his wife, their 9-year-old son, three Quick Reaction Team (QRT) jawans and the driver on the spot.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has sought a report on Thursday's ambush on National Highway 37 in Manipur in which one…