In a tragic incident this morning, two Assam Rifles jawans were martyred and six severely injuredin an IED (Improvised Explosive Device) explosion during patrolling in Manipur’s Chandel district near the Ind0-Myanmar border as per report. Choppers have been called in for evacuation in the area.
Assam Rifles jawans have earlier been injured in explosions in Manipur. In July this year, Four people, including an Assam Rifles jawan, were injured in an IED blast in Imphal. In June, at least three security personnel were injured in another IED blast last near Khudengthabi along the National Highway 102.