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Three Killed In Suspected Militant Ambush In Manipur

Three Killed In Suspected Militant Ambush In Manipur

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Three people were allegedly killed and several others injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, police said.

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A truck driver was killed and a police constable injured in Manipur's Ukhrul district when suspected militants attacked a convoy of goods vehicles. The Chief Minister condemned the attack and vowed to restore peace.

Gunmen Ambush Tribal Elder's Vehicle, Killing Children in Pakistan

Gunmen Ambush Tribal Elder's Vehicle, Killing Children in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

At least three children were killed and three others injured when militants ambushed the vehicle of a tribal elder in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Three church leaders killed in suspected militant attack in Manipur

Three church leaders killed in suspected militant attack in Manipur

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Three people were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The victims were members of the Thadou Baptist Association returning from a religious gathering. The Chief Minister has condemned the violence and assured support for the injured.

Two Killed In Manipur Ambush After CM's Peace Appeal

Two Killed In Manipur Ambush After CM's Peace Appeal

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Two people were killed in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Ukhrul district, a day after the Chief Minister appealed for peace.

Pak: Militants ambush convoy, 7 killed

Pak: Militants ambush convoy, 7 killed

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Seven security personnel, including three police officers and a captain of the Frontier Corps, were killed when militants ambushed a security forces convoy near Malakand division, where the Pakistan army is conducting operations against the Taliban. The militants carried out the ambush in an area between Mardan and Buner district, where the army is conducting operations against the Taliban. This was the first major attack in Mardan after army captured Taliban strongholds.

NIA To Investigate Manipur Civilian Killings After Ambush

NIA To Investigate Manipur Civilian Killings After Ambush

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will investigate the killing of two civilians in Manipur's Ukhrul district, following an ambush by suspected militants. The incident occurred a day after the Chief Minister appealed for peace in the region.

Assam: 3 CPRF men killed in militant ambush

Assam: 3 CPRF men killed in militant ambush

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Three Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed and five others injured when militants ambushed a CRPF patrol party in insurgency-hit Karbi Anglong hill district on Assam on Saturday.The ambush took place during the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is scheduled to address some rallies in the poll-bound state.Militants from the Karbi People's Liberation Tiger ambushed two vehicles of a CRPF patrol party at Deothar under Bokajan police station,

JK: Two cops killed in militants' ambush

JK: Two cops killed in militants' ambush

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Two policemen were killed in a militant ambush in the Rajouri district of Jammu region late last night, a senior police officer said Thursday.

Pakistan CTD Operation Kills Two Wanted Militants in Peshawar

Pakistan CTD Operation Kills Two Wanted Militants in Peshawar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Two wanted militants were killed in a counter-terrorism operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. The militants were involved in multiple terrorism cases, including the killing of a CTD constable and five police personnel.

JK: 4 CRPF men killed in militants' ambush

JK: 4 CRPF men killed in militants' ambush

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Two Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed and two others injured in a military ambush in North Kashmir's Sopore Wednesday afternoon.

3 Manipur policemen killed in militant ambush

3 Manipur policemen killed in militant ambush

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

A Manipur Police commando and two police constables were killed while nine others were injured when militants ambushed road-opening parties at two different places in Chandel district of Manipur on Thursday.

Assam Police Foil Terror Plot

Assam Police Foil Terror Plot

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police say timely operation prevented a possible mass-casualty attack.

Four Killed In Attack On Pakistan Peace Committee

Four Killed In Attack On Pakistan Peace Committee

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Terrorists ambushed and killed four members of a local peace committee in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The attack occurred in Dera Ismail Khan District, with terrorists also abducting a member and seizing weapons. Security forces have launched a search operation.

Three Killed In Firing Between Manipur Tribal Groups

Three Killed In Firing Between Manipur Tribal Groups

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Three people have been killed in two separate incidents of firing between armed groups of rival tribal communities in Manipur's Ukhrul district, officials said.

2 CRPF troopers killed in militant ambush in J&K

2 CRPF troopers killed in militant ambush in J&K

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

The police said the militants sprayed bullets from automatic weapons at a patrol party of the 182 batallion CRPF resulting in critical injuries to two constables. Area was cordoned off and searched by CRPF.

Deadly Attack On Pakistan Police Post Kills 15

Deadly Attack On Pakistan Police Post Kills 15

Rediff.com10 May 2026

At least 15 security officials were killed and several injured in a suicide attack and ambush at a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Deadly Attack On Pakistan Police Post Kills 15

Deadly Attack On Pakistan Police Post Kills 15

Rediff.com10 May 2026

At least 15 security officials were killed and several were injured in a suicide attack and ambush at a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

Protest Over Child Deaths In Manipur Turns Violent

Protest Over Child Deaths In Manipur Turns Violent

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Protests in Imphal, Manipur, over the deaths of two children in a bomb blast turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with security forces. The unrest occurred during a torch rally, leading to the use of tear gas and arrests for curfew violations and property damage.

Manipur ambush: Prime accused arrested, arms recovered

Manipur ambush: Prime accused arrested, arms recovered

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Two jawans of the Assam Rifles were killed and five others injured when a group of armed men ambushed a vehicle of the paramilitary force on September 19.

6 Assam Rifles personnel killed in militant ambush in Manipur

6 Assam Rifles personnel killed in militant ambush in Manipur

Rediff.com22 May 2016

A Junior Commissioned Officer and five jawans of Assam Rifles were on Sunday killed in an ambush by militants in Chandel district of Manipur near the Indo-Myanmar border.

Officials hint at 'political interests' behind Manipur ambush

Officials hint at 'political interests' behind Manipur ambush

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Security forces in Manipur have launched a major crackdown on the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) following an ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy. Fifteen cadres have been arrested, including suspects directly involved in the attack. Investigations are underway to determine if the PLA has political patronage and if weapons looted during ethnic clashes are being used against security forces.

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

'Militants Become Instruments In Political Contests'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'Political protection allow groups to recruit, rearm and operate with reduced operational pressure. That increases their bargaining power and their ability to destabilise.'

Manipur CM's advance security convoy ambushed, 1 injured

Manipur CM's advance security convoy ambushed, 1 injured

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The convoy was on its way to violence-hit Jiribam district.

Manipur: 18 army men killed, 11 injured in militant ambush

Manipur: 18 army men killed, 11 injured in militant ambush

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

At least 18 army personnel were killed and 11 injured on Thursday when an insurgent group ambushed their patrol in Chandel district of Manipur.

JK: Militants kill 4 cops in ambush

JK: Militants kill 4 cops in ambush

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Police and security forces have rushed to the spot.

Manipur police commandos ambushed after cop's death

Manipur police commandos ambushed after cop's death

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The injured were later safely evacuated to Imphal for treatment. Condition of the one of them is serious, officials said.

Four policemen killed in ambush by militants in Kashmir

Four policemen killed in ambush by militants in Kashmir

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Four policemen were killed in a militant ambush at Haigam, located close to Sopore town, in north Kashmir on Friday afternoon. A senior police officer said militants fired indiscriminately at a police vehicle at Haigam killing all four policemen -- a head constable, two special police officers and the driver -- on the spot.

Jawan killed, 2 hurt in militant ambush near Jammu

Jawan killed, 2 hurt in militant ambush near Jammu

Rediff.com19 May 2014

An army jawan was killed and two of his colleagues were injured when militants triggered an IED explosion targeting a patrol team along the LoC in Akhnoor area of Jammu district, a senior army official said on Monday.

Assam: ASP killed, 5 cops injured in ambush with militants

Assam: ASP killed, 5 cops injured in ambush with militants

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

An Additional Superintendent of Police was killed and five other policemen were injured, three of them seriously, in an ambush by militants belonging to National Democratic Front of Bodoland-Sangbijit at Batachipur near Dhekiajuli town in Sonitpur district of north Assam at around 8.00 am on Tuesday morning.

Ambush on Assam Rifles leaves 1 soldier dead, 9 injured

Ambush on Assam Rifles leaves 1 soldier dead, 9 injured

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Defence Public Relations Officer Lt Colonel Chiranjeet Konwar said the militants ambushed the convoy of 16 Assam Rifles stationed in the district near Wakka at around 1.45 pm, killing one jawan on the spot while injuring nine others.

J&K: Two civilians killed in ambush

J&K: Two civilians killed in ambush

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

Police said separatist militants ambushed a convoy of the army when it passed through the apple-rich town of Sopore.

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

'Peace Is Fragile, Remains Vulnerable To Provocations'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'You cannot 'clear' your way to peace.' 'You need intelligence, calibrated force, impartial law enforcement, political neutrality, humanitarian returns and a sustained reconciliation plan.'

One dead, two policemen injured in militant attack in Kashmir

One dead, two policemen injured in militant attack in Kashmir

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Two cops and a civilian were killed in another militant ambush on the Jammu Srinagar highway near Pampore in south Kashmir Pulwama district on Wednesday evening.

Militants attack army convoy in Kashmir

Militants attack army convoy in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

Militants ambushed a convoy of the Indian Army in Kupwara, Kashmir on Saturday morning.

J&K: Two jawans killed in a pre-dawn ambush

J&K: Two jawans killed in a pre-dawn ambush

Rediff.com27 Oct 2005

Additional troops had been rushed to the area to intensify the operation to track down the militants.

13 soldiers killed as suicide bomber hits army convoy in Pak

13 soldiers killed as suicide bomber hits army convoy in Pak

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Among the 24 injured are 14 civilians, including women and children, with several said to be in critical condition.