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Crime
Militants Open Fire on Passenger Buses on Imphal‑Ukhrul Road, No Injuries Reported
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:46 PM
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Suspected militants fired at passenger vehicles traveling the Imphal‑Ukhrul highway in Manipur, but the attack caused no casualties.
A group of suspected militants opened fire on passenger vehicles moving along the Imphal‑Ukhrul road in Manipur. The incident was reported by local witnesses who said the gunfire targeted several buses but did not hit any occupants.
Security forces were alerted to the attack and have cordoned off the affected stretch of the highway while conducting a preliminary investigation. No injuries or fatalities were recorded, and the vehicles were able to continue after the firing ceased.
The incident adds to the pattern of sporadic militant activity in the state’s border regions, prompting authorities to heighten patrols on key transport routes. Officials have urged commuters to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
Security forces were alerted to the attack and have cordoned off the affected stretch of the highway while conducting a preliminary investigation. No injuries or fatalities were recorded, and the vehicles were able to continue after the firing ceased.
The incident adds to the pattern of sporadic militant activity in the state’s border regions, prompting authorities to heighten patrols on key transport routes. Officials have urged commuters to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.