Imphal: Gunmen ambushed an Assam Rifles convoy on July 6. The attack occurred near the Lungshang River along National Highway 202. Two soldiers died in the hit. Warrant Officer Balwant Singh and Havildar Chandra Mohan Singh of the 40 Assam Rifles were killed on the spot at 1:45 p.m.
The Tangkhul Naga Long condemned the violence. It called the attack a major blow to peace in Manipur. The group issued a formal statement through its media cell. It described the ambush as a "serious setback to ongoing peace efforts in Manipur."
No group claimed responsibility for the ambush. The Tangkhul Naga Long warned against jumping to conclusions. It fears that unverified claims or political grandstanding will only spike tensions in the region. The organization asked the public to avoid speculation.
The group wants a transparent, impartial investigation into the killings. It urged authorities to catch the culprits fast. The Tangkhul Naga Long also expressed its condolences to the families of the two fallen soldiers. It remains committed to restoring public confidence and stability in the state.
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