Two Assam Rifles personnel were reportedly killed in an ambush near Nungshang Kong (Lungshang River) in Ukhrul district of Manipur on Monday afternoon, even as heavy gunfire and multiple explosions triggered panic among local residents.
According to information available so far, the incident occurred at around 1:30 pm while the personnel were returning to the 40 Assam Rifles’ Shangshak Battalion headquarters.
According to local villagers, intense firing and repeated explosions continued for nearly two hours in the area, located about 17 km from Ukhrul district headquarters. Farmers working in nearby paddy fields fled to safety as the gunfire intensified.
Sources said the deceased have been identified as Warrant Officer of 40 Assam Rifles Balwant Singh and Havildar CM Singh, who was the driver were killed on the spot.
There has been no official statement from the Assam Rifles or security authorities, and no group has claimed responsibility for the ambush.
Deadly Attack Near Nungshang Kong in Ukhrul Leaves Two Assam Rifles Troopers Dead, Area Tense
