Manipur CM Khemchand Condemns Ambush Along NH-202

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned, in the strongest term, the ambush carried out on a goods vehicle by unknown armed miscreants today forenoon, along the National Highway-202 in between Leingangching and TS Kasom under Litan Police Station, Ukhrul District.

The Chief Minister expressed his deepest condolences on the loss of life of a truck driver from West Bengal, who succumbed due to bullet injuries in the said unfortunate incident. Ambushing goods vehicle and taking life of a driver, who plays a crucial role in ensuring uninterrupted supply of essential items across the State is one of the most cowardly acts and intends to further aggravate the tense situation prevailing in the area, he added.

He further stated that the ambush seemed to be carried out by vested interest groups with the ill-motives to derail the initiatives of the State Government to restore peace and normalcy in the State.

Yumnam Khemchand prayed for speedy recovery of the police constable, who sustained bullet injury on his knee in the ambush.

The Chief Minister informed that search and cordon operation is being carried out in nearby areas to nab and punish the culprits as per the law of the land.