Bishnupur: At least two Assam Rifles personnel were reportedly killed and several others injured in an ambush by suspected armed militants in Bishnupur district, Manipur, on Friday evening.
According to sources, the incident took place around 5:50 pm at Sabal Leikai Nambol under Nambol police station, when a convoy traveling from Imphal came under attack by unidentified assailants. The ambush resulted in the deaths of two security personnel and injuries to several others, including civilians.
The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
However, the exact number of injured persons could not be confirmed at the time of filing this report.
Security forces have rushed to the site, and the area has been cordoned off for further investigation.
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