Manipur
Manipur: Army colonel, his family and three soldiers killed in ambush by terrorists
Imphal/IBNS: An Army colonel, his family members and three Assam Rifle soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in Manipur, media reports said.
The incident took place near Myanmar border in Churachandpur district at around 10 am, NDTV reported.
The incident occurred as a convoy of Assam Rifles were ambushed by a group of terrorists, who are yet unknown.
Reacting to the incident, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh tweeted, "Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on a convoy of 46 AR which has reportedly killed few personnel including the CO & his family at CCpur today. The State forces & Para military are already on their job to track down the militants. The perpetrators will be brought to justice."
Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on a convoy of 46 AR which has reportedly killed few personnel including the CO & his family at CCpur today. The State forces & Para military are already on their job to track down the militants. The perpetrators will be brought to justice.
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) November 13, 2021
More details are awaited.
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