Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Manipur Police Arrest Assam Rifles Ambush Accused
Manipur police arrested Khundongbam Ujit Singh, a 47-year-old, in connection with an attack on Assam Rifles soldiers on September 19.
Singh admitted to being a member of the PLA, a separatist group.
The arrest occurred in Imphal West district.
Singh confessed to being directly involved in the ambush at Sabel Leikai.
Police recovered weapons used in the attack, including rifles and ammunition, based on his information.
He had previously been arrested in 2007.
The police are investigating to find other people involved.
Khundongbam Ujit Singh, 47, was apprehended on Wednesday.
Singh admitted to being involved in the September 19 ambush on Assam Rifles personnel.
He is a member of the PLA, a separatist group.
Weapons used in the ambush were recovered, including rifles and ammunition.
The arrest took place in the Kameng area of Imphal West district.
- Who
- Khundongbam Ujit Singh
- What
- Apprehended for Assam Rifles ambush
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Kameng area, Imphal West district
- Why
- In connection with the September 19 ambush on Assam Rifles personnel
- Accused
- Khundongbam Ujit Singh
- Age
- 47
- Charge
- Involvement in Assam Rifles ambush
- Group Affiliation
- PLA (People's Liberation Army) of Manipur
- Weapons Recovered
- Five rifles (including AK-47s and INSAS), ammunition, and other items
- Ambush Date
- September 19
- Location of Ambush
- Sabel Leikai, Nambol
