Imphal: A convoy of a Commanding Officer of the Assam Rifles unit has been ambushed by terrorists in the Singhat sub-division of Manipur’s Churachandpur district.
“Family members of the officer along with a quick reaction team were in the convoy. Casualties’ feared. Operations are still going on. Further details are awaited,” sources in the Army said.
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Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh condemned the attack. He said, "Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on a convoy of 46 AR which has reportedly killed few personnel including the CO & his family at CCpur today. The State forces & Para military are already on their job to track down the militants. The perpetrators will be brought to justice."
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