India: Two Soldiers Killed in IED and Gun Attack in Manipur


Unidentified armed men had allegedly planted three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on both sides of a bridge along the route. Two of the IEDs exploded as the convoy crossed the area, triggering a coordinated attack involving heavy gunfire from multiple directions.

According to security officials, the ambush took place around 1:30 PM near Nungshang Kong village, approximately 16-17 km from the district headquarters on National Highway 202, when a convoy of the 40 Assam Rifles was returning to its battalion headquarters at Shangshak from Ukhrul town .

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Source:  The Frontier Manipur


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