Suspected militants ambushed the advance security convoy of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Kangpokpi district on Monday. The convoy was en route to the violence-hit Jiribam district when the attack occurred. Multiple gunshots were fired at the security forces’ vehicles. The security personnel retaliated, and the shootout continued near Kotlen village along National Highway 53. At least one security personnel suffered bullet injuries during the ambush, according to police reports.
