Archive · 24 Sep 2025
PLA Insurgent Arrested in Manipur Ambush on Assam Rifles
Police arrested Khomdram Ojit Singh, also known as Keilal, for allegedly attacking Assam Rifles soldiers in Manipur on September 19th.
During the attack, two soldiers were killed and five were hurt.
Singh, a former PLA member, confessed to participating and helping with the attack.
Police found weapons, including rifles and ammunition, after his arrest.
Authorities are searching for others involved in the ambush.
Khomdram Ojit Singh (Keilal) arrested for September 19 ambush.
The ambush targeted Assam Rifles personnel in Nambol, Manipur.
Two Assam Rifles soldiers were killed and five were injured.
Police recovered a cache of weapons, including rifles and ammunition.
Ongoing raids are underway to apprehend other suspects.
- Who
- Khomdram Ojit Singh, Assam Rifles
- What
- Arrest of insurgent, weapon recovery
- When
- September 19 (ambush), early Tuesday (arrest)
- Where
- Nambol, Imphal West, Manipur
- Why
- In connection with September 19 ambush
Suspect
Police
Responsibility for the attack
Suspect
Confessed to participation
Police
Ongoing investigation
- Suspect Arrested
- Khomdram Ojit Singh (Keilal)
- Arrest Location
- Imphal West, Manipur
- Ambush Location
- Nambol, Bishnupur
- Ambush Date
- September 19
- Assam Rifles Casualties
- 2 dead, 5 injured
- Recovered Items
- Weapons, phone, wallet, Aadhaar
- Recovered Weapons
- Rifles, ammunition, lathode shells
Sources
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Manipur police arrest prime accused in ambush on Assam Rifles convoy - Telegraph India
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