“Two Assam Rifles personnel were killed and five others injured when unidentified gunmen ambushed their vehicle near Nambol Sabal Leikai, about 12 km from Imphal, on Friday evening. The attack began with an IED blast followed by heavy gunfire and grenade launcher assaults. One soldier died on the spot, while another succumbed to injuries at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal. The injured are undergoing treatment at RIMS, with one in serious condition. The convoy was traveling from Imphal to Bishnupur on National Highway 2 in a denotified area where AFSPA is not in force. No group has claimed responsibility yet. The Manipur Governor condemned the attack, reiterating a strong resolve to maintain peace and bring the perpetrators to justice.”