Assam Rifles Commandant accompanied by his family members and 4 Jawans killed in an ambush in Manipur

According to the sources, the incident occurred at around 10 am near S Sehken village under Behiang police station, which is located close to the India-Myanmar border. Commanding Officer namely  Viplav Tripathi along with his wife and 8-year-old son was ambushed while on their way back to the base from the Behiang company post.

Hitherto no group has officially claimed responsibility for the attack, however, the hullabaloo of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur is being heard in a few nooks and corners as the militant fraction that might have been involved in the ambush.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted, “The cowardly attack on an Assam Rifles convoy in Churachandpur, Manipur is extremely painful & condemnable. The nation has lost 5 brave soldiers including CO 46 AR and two family members. My condolences to the bereaved families. The perpetrators will be brought to justice soon"

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh didn't stay mum either, where we Tweeted, “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.”

Many other renowned leaders sent their deep condolence to the martyrs and their bereaved families. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the government for its “failure” to prevent such kind of gruesome attack.

He was seen stating “Manipur attack again proves that the Modi government is incapable of protecting the nation,” (According to the PTI.)

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