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Crime
Manipur Ambush: One Soldier Killed, One Injured, Two Missing in NSCN-IM Attack
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 16 Oct 2026, 08:47 AM
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A suspected NSCN-IM militant ambush in Manipur has resulted in the death of one soldier, injuries to another, and two personnel reported missing.
A suspected ambush by NSCN-IM militants took place in the state of Manipur on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one soldier and injuries to another. Two additional personnel were reported missing following the attack.
According to local authorities, the incident occurred in a remote area near the border, where a convoy of security forces was traveling when it was struck by gunfire. The wounded soldier was transported to a nearby medical facility, while the deceased was identified as a member of the Indian Army.
Manipur Police and the Army have launched a search operation to locate the missing personnel and investigate the incident. Officials have urged civilians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the region.
The NSCN-IM (National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak-Muivah) has been involved in sporadic insurgent activities in the Northeast for decades. This latest attack underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by the state and the broader region.
According to local authorities, the incident occurred in a remote area near the border, where a convoy of security forces was traveling when it was struck by gunfire. The wounded soldier was transported to a nearby medical facility, while the deceased was identified as a member of the Indian Army.
Manipur Police and the Army have launched a search operation to locate the missing personnel and investigate the incident. Officials have urged civilians to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity in the region.
The NSCN-IM (National Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak-Muivah) has been involved in sporadic insurgent activities in the Northeast for decades. This latest attack underscores the ongoing security challenges faced by the state and the broader region.