46. Manipur terrorist group People’s Liberation Army is suspected to be behind the attack. Assam Rifles Although no one has officially claimed responsibility for the convoy.
To target Colonel Biplab Tripathi’s convoy, the terrorists first blasted Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) and then fired on vehicles.
The officers were returning from their advance company base to the battalion headquarters after overseeing a civilian action program in Churachandpur district, bordering Myanmar.
The commanding officer is a resident of Ranchi. He was accompanied by his wife Anuja and an eight-year-old son.
Condemning the “cowardly attack” Manipur CM N Biren Singh “State forces and paramilitary forces are already at their task to nab the terrorists. The perpetrators will be brought to justice,” he said.
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— N.BirenSingh (@NBirenSingh) 16367943500000
Police said the incident took place near Sehken village at around 10 am when heavily armed terrorists opened fire on the convoy of an Assam Rifles colonel.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attack and paid tribute to the martyred soldiers.
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— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1636804071000
According to a statement by the Assam Rifles, the insurgent group responsible for this massacre “must be from the PREPAK cadre as the PREPAK Remembrance Day is observed on 12/13 November”.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh also condemned the attack and offered condolences to the bereaved families.
The cowardly attack on the Assam Rifles convoy in Churachandpur, Manipur is extremely painful and condemnable. Net… https://t.co/LlFb1wC7X3
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) 1636796916000
The Assam Rifles praised the slain officer, who had earlier served in Mizoram till he was transferred to Manipur in July 2021.
“During his tenure in Mizoram, under his able and energetic leadership, the battalion has been at the forefront of border management in thwarting illegal smuggling in the IMB and hinterland. The battalion has also recovered several arms and war-like stores that were in hand. Could have come. To avoid such heavy casualties from anti-national elements,” the Assam Rifles said.
“Colonel Viplav, through his remarkable efforts, is closely associated with the local people of Mizoram. The anti-drug campaign carried out by his battalion in January 2021 received many accolades and ensured that the Awareness was created by him across the state. The youth are guided in the right direction,” the statement said, adding that “his goodwill for the society will last for eternity”.
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