IED

IED event in Manipur, Thoubal District area, India on Wed 5th January 2022

5th January 2022

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On January 5, one jawan identified as Rifleman L Wangshu of 16 Assam Rifles (AR) was killed in an Improvised Explosive device (IED) blast at Lilong Ushoipokpi Sangomsang along the Imphal-Moreh Road in Thoubal District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. Another jawan identified as Pinku Das was injured in the blast. It is reported that the Road Opening Party (ROP) of 16 AR Company occasionally take their lunch at the blast site. The attack which is suspected to be the handiwork of People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak-progressive (PREPAK-pro) came just a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the State capital.

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