#Manipur : Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla Expresses Anguish On X Killing Of Two Assam Rifles Personnel In An Ambush By Suspected Militants

picture Credit : @LokBhavManipur/X

Two personnel of the Assam Rifles were killed and several others were injured after an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Monday afternoon, police said. According to officials, the attack took place at around 1:30 pm in the Nungshang Khong area when a convoy of the 40 Assam Rifles was fired upon.

Accordint to PTI report, The sudden assault led to casualties among the security personnel travelling in the convoy. Security forces immediately launched search operations in the surrounding areas. Additional teams have also been deployed to carry out area domination in vulnerable and fringe locations.

The Governor of Manipur is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two brave Assam Rifles personnel in an ambush in Ukhrul today.

The Governor strongly condemns this dastardly act of violence. Such attacks have no place in our society and cannot weaken our collective resolve to…

— LOK BHAVAN MANIPUR (@LokBhavManipur) July 6, 2026

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla expressed deep pain over the incident. He extended condolences to the grieving families and prayed for the quick recovery of those injured.

“The Governor of Manipur is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two brave Assam Rifles personnel in an ambush in Ukhrul today. The Governor strongly condemns this dastardly act of violence. Such attacks have no place in our society and cannot weaken our collective resolve to uphold peace and security,” read the post by official X handle of Manipur Lok Bhavan.

“The Governor extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prays that they find strength and courage in this hour of grief. He prays for the strength, resilience, and speedy recovery of all those injured in the incident,” it added.