Imphal, Nov 13 (IANS) | An Assam Rifles colonel, his family members and three jawans were killed in a horrific ambush by unidentified militants in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Saturday. police gave this information.According to official sources, the driver of the colonel’s vehicle was also shot, taking the death toll to seven.
Police said the incident took place near Sehken village when heavily-armed militants opened fire on the convoy of an Assam Rifles colonel, killing his wife, his son and three quick response team personnel on the spot.The terrorists attacked the convoy when the Colonel of the 46th Battalion of the Assam Rifles was on his way to oversee a civilian action program in Churachandpur, bordering Myanmar.
Convoy of a Commanding Officer of an Assam Rifles unit ambushed by terrorists in Singhat sub-division of Manipur’s Churachandpur district. Family members of officer along with Quick Reaction Team were in convoy. Casualties feared. Ops underway, details awaited: Sources
— ANI (@ANI) November 13, 2021
So far no terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for the attack.Police and security forces have started a massive search operation to nab the terrorists.There are over 40 illegal insurgent groups in Manipur.
Strongly condemn the cowwardly 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.
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) November 13, 2021
Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh condemned the terrorist attack and said such cowardly act will not be tolerated. The guilty will be punished accordingly. This is an inhuman terrorist attack. The overall attack is suspected to be carried out by the terrorist organization People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It has been declared a terrorist organization by the Government of India. In Manipur, the group has carried out fraudulent attacks on Indian security forces in the past. It was made by Biswesar Singh. This terrorist organization is demanding an independent Manipur. His hand is also suspected in the attack.