North India Statesman
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Imphal: Efforts to restore peace in Manipur have once again suffered a major setback. The militants have ambushed the Assam Rifles soldiers near the Myanmar border, committing cowardly acts. Two soldiers of Assam Rifles have been killed in this attack. The incident is one of the major attacks on security forces amidst ongoing unrest in the state.
How to carry out the attack?
This attack from Manipur this morning Ukhrul district It happened in a splendor area, which is very close to the Indo-Myanmar border. According to the information, a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) of the 17th Battalion of Assam Rifles was going to protect the water tanker.
Already sitting ambushed, the militants started firing indiscriminately on the soldiers. This attack was so suddenly and fierce that the soldiers did not even get a chance to recover.
The soldiers immediately retaliated while taking the front and fierce firing started from both sides. During this firing, two soldiers were seriously injured, who later died. The martyred soldiers have been identified as Rifleman Alok Rao and Tinthao.
Large search operation continues in the area
After this cowardly attack, security forces have laid siege to the entire region and started a comprehensive search operation to search for militants. Army helicopters are also being used to locate the attackers hidden in forests and hilly areas.
However, no militant group has taken responsibility for the attack yet, but the needle of suspicion is moving towards militant groups active in the area. This incident shows how delicate and challenging the situation in Manipur still remains.
