Grief and Outrage in Manipur: Protests Erupt After Ambush on Assam Rifles

In Nambol, Manipur, locals protested the killing of two Assam Rifles personnel in an ambush by unidentified terrorists. The attack left five others injured, inciting public outcry. Despite tensions, search operations continue. Authorities, including Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, expressed grief and condemned the violent act, urging for justice.

On Saturday morning, the local community of Nambol in Manipur's Bishnupur district protested the killing of two Assam Rifles personnel during an ambush that occurred the previous day.

Wearing traditional mourning clothes, the locals condemned the attack via slogans and placards at a sit-in near the ambush site. Meanwhile, security forces initiated search operations for the attackers and their vehicle.

Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and other officials expressed their condolences and condemned the attack, stressing the need for swift justice.

(With inputs from agencies.)