Manipur terrorist attack: Colonel, his wife and son among 7 dead in ambush by terrorists
Manipur Churachandpur terrorist attack: At least 5 soldiers and two family members were killed after terrorists ambushed the convoy of a Commanding Officer of an Assam Rifles unit in the Singhat sub-division of Manipur's Churachandpur district on Saturday. As per the sources, the family members of the officer along with the Quick Reaction Team were in convoy. Also read | Punjabi made compulsory for all students from Classes I to 10 in Punjab On the terrorist attack in Manipur's Churachandpur, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted: "The cowardly attack on an Assam Rifles convoy in Churachandpur, Manipur is extremely painful and condemnable." Also read | SC suggests 2-day lockdown in Delhi to tackle air pollution "The nation has lost 5 brave soldiers including CO 46 AR and two family members. My condolences to the bereaved families. The perpetrators will be brought to justice soon," he added. Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, tweeted: "Strongly condemn the cowardly attack on a convoy of 46 AR which has reportedly killed few personnel incl the CO & his family at Churachandpu today." "State forces & Paramilitary already on their job to track down the militants. The perpetrators will be brought to justice," he added. -PTC News