NEW DELHI: Two Army jawan were killed and at least three others were injured in Manipur 's Bishnupur district on Friday after a group of armed men attacked a paramilitary vehicle.
Defence PRO said that the attack occurred at around 5.50 pm. A vehicle based column of troops of 33 Assam Rifles , was moving from its Patsoi Company Operating Base to Nambol Company Operating Base.
"In the ensuing action, two personnel of Assam Rifles were martyred and five are injured who have since been evacuated to RIMS and are currently stable," they said.
"As of now, no group has claimed responsibility. Search operations are ongoing to apprehend the terrorists involved in the incident," they added.
Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla strongly condemned the attack and said that "such heinous acts of violence will not be tolerated."
"The governor of Manipur has strongly condemned the attack on security forces this evening, in which two brave jawans of the Assam Rifles made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The governor expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the martyred soldiers, acknowledging their unwavering courage and dedication in protecting the nation. He further conveyed prayers for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the incident," Manipur Raj Bhawan said in a post on X.
"The governor reaffirmed that such heinous acts of violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances and warned that they will be met with the strongest resolve to safeguard peace and stability in the region," it added.
Manipur's former chief minister N Biren Singh also condemned the attack.
"I am deeply shaken to hear about the ambush on our brave 33 Assam Rifles personnel at Nambol Sabal Leikai. The loss of two jawans and injuries to several others is a cruel blow to us all. My deepest condolences to the families of the fallen and prayers for the quick recovery of the injured," Singh said.
"Their courage and sacrifice will remain in our hearts forever. The perpetrators of this heinous act must face the harshest punishment," he added.
Defence PRO said that the attack occurred at around 5.50 pm. A vehicle based column of troops of 33 Assam Rifles , was moving from its Patsoi Company Operating Base to Nambol Company Operating Base.
"In the ensuing action, two personnel of Assam Rifles were martyred and five are injured who have since been evacuated to RIMS and are currently stable," they said.
"As of now, no group has claimed responsibility. Search operations are ongoing to apprehend the terrorists involved in the incident," they added.
Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla strongly condemned the attack and said that "such heinous acts of violence will not be tolerated."
"The governor of Manipur has strongly condemned the attack on security forces this evening, in which two brave jawans of the Assam Rifles made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. The governor expressed profound grief and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of the martyred soldiers, acknowledging their unwavering courage and dedication in protecting the nation. He further conveyed prayers for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries in the incident," Manipur Raj Bhawan said in a post on X.
"The governor reaffirmed that such heinous acts of violence will not be tolerated under any circumstances and warned that they will be met with the strongest resolve to safeguard peace and stability in the region," it added.
Manipur's former chief minister N Biren Singh also condemned the attack.
"I am deeply shaken to hear about the ambush on our brave 33 Assam Rifles personnel at Nambol Sabal Leikai. The loss of two jawans and injuries to several others is a cruel blow to us all. My deepest condolences to the families of the fallen and prayers for the quick recovery of the injured," Singh said.
"Their courage and sacrifice will remain in our hearts forever. The perpetrators of this heinous act must face the harshest punishment," he added.
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