Militant ambush kills 2 in Manipur, India

A retired soldier and a civilian were killed in a militant ambush on a police-escorted vehicle in India's Manipur state.

Sources

1 verified

Location

Ukhrul district, Manipur, India

Updated

Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:10 UTC

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Suspected militants ambushed a police-escorted civilian vehicle in Manipur's Ukhrul district, killing a retired soldier from the Naga Regiment and a civilian. The attackers opened fire amid ongoing tensions in the region, leading to reports of heavy gunfire in the area following the incident. Security forces are responding, and further details are awaited.

e/eineurope · topic · T-00909cycle Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 17:10 UTC · first reported 18 Apr