Manipur police arrested two suspects on Saturday for their role in the Assam Rifles convoy ambush. The attack happened on Friday evening at Nambol Sabal Leikai. Two personnel died and five others were injured during the firing. Police recovered a silver-blue van believed to be used in the assault from Mutum Yangbi, ten kilometres from the site.
Investigators identified several past owners of the van. Efforts continue to trace everyone connected to the vehicle. Security forces launched operations in Shantipur and Ishok areas soon after the attack to catch the armed group. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired a high-level security review meeting to strengthen coordination among security agencies.
Officials planned more patrols, tighter highway checks, and stronger intelligence networks to prevent similar incidents. Later, the Governor visited the IGAR (South) Headquarters to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers. He laid a wreath and offered condolences. The Manipur government condemned the ambush. It announced Rs 5 lakh for each martyr’s family and Rs 2 lakh for the injured. Authorities promised swift action to find the attackers and assured residents that peace and order will be restored quickly.
