India: Militants plant IED, attack Assam Rifles troop in Tengnoupal


Militants in Manipur ambushed a troop of Assam Rifles after planting an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Saibol area of Tengnoupal district on Thursday morning when the soldiers were conducting a regular patrol.

None of the soldiers were injured because they were travelling in a mine protected vehicle, officials said adding that the IED blast was followed by heavy burst of firing from militants.

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Source: The Hindustan Times