Two civilians were reportedly killed and several others injured on Saturday afternoon, April 18, 2026, after suspected armed militants ambushed vehicles near TM Kasom village in Ukhrul district, Manipur. Local reports identify the dead as members of the Naga community, though official confirmation and further details were not immediately available.
The attack targeted vehicles travelling on the Imphal–Ukhrul stretch of the National Highway, a key lifeline for people and goods between the valley and hill districts. Witnesses said the ambush happened suddenly, leaving passengers wounded and causing fear among commuters on the route.
The incident came a day after Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Ukhrul district and publicly assured residents of safe passage along the Imphal–Ukhrul road. The proximity of the attack to the chief minister’s visit is likely to intensify scrutiny of security arrangements on the highway.
Local authorities have yet to issue a detailed statement on the number of injured, the identities of the victims, or whether any arrests were made. The ambush underscores continuing security challenges in parts of Manipur and will likely prompt increased deployment of security forces and calls for a swift investigation to restore confidence among travellers and local communities.
Original Source: https://eastmojo.com/manipur/2026/04/18/manipur-two-nagas-killed-several-injured-in-ukhrul-ambush/
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Publish Date: 2026-04-18 16:40:00
