Two Assam rifles jawans killed in ambush near Imphal, Governor condemns attack
Two jawans of the Assam Rifles were killed in action after their truck was ambushed by a group of unidentified gunmen on the outskirts of Manipur's Imphal on Thursday evening, media reports said.
The attackers opened fire on the paramilitary forces' 407 Tata vehicle, which was travelling from Imphal to Bishnupur, in the Nambol Sabal Leikai area, around 8 km from the Imphal airport.
Visuals from the site showed one official with severe injuries as security forces rushed to the area, which witnessed a heavy police presence.
The ambush site lies between Imphal and Churachandpur.
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla strongly condemned the attack, expressing profound grief and extending heartfelt condolences to the families of the soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The Governor of Manipur has strongly condemned the attack on security forces this evening, in which two brave jawans of the Assam Rifles made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.
— RAJ BHAVAN, MANIPUR (@RajBhavManipur) September 19, 2025
The Governor expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved…
He also conveyed prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured in the incident.
The Governor asserted that such acts of violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances, warning that they will be met with the strongest resolve to safeguard peace and stability in the region.
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