West Bengal truck driver killed in Manipur ambush
A truck driver from West Bengal was killed in an ambush in Manipur's Ukhrul district while transporting goods. The attack occurred on National Highway 202, where security personnel were escorting the trucks. The Chief Minister condemned the incident, attributing it to vested interests aiming to disrupt peace in the region.
- ▪The ambush took place on May 29, 2026, resulting in the death of 65-year-old Nitish Das.
- ▪A police constable was also injured during the attack, which occurred while trucks were being escorted by security forces.
- ▪The area has been experiencing heightened tensions due to ongoing conflicts between the Kuki and Naga communities.
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- ▪ Goods convoy ambushed on Manipur highway; truck driver killed, cop injured — Hindustan Times — Top
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 16:42:26 +0530 |
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GUWAHATIUnidentified gunmen ambushed an escorted goods vehicle in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Friday (May 29, 2026) morning, killing a truck driver from West Bengal and injuring a Naga police constable.A district official said the trucks and vehicles of security personnel came under attack between Leingangching and TM Kasom on National Highway 202 that connects Manipur’s capital, Imphal, with Ukhrul town, the headquarters of Ukhrul district.The area where the incident happened at around 11 a.m. is within the jurisdiction of Litan police station and is Kuki-dominated.The driver, killed on the spot, was identified as 65-year-old Nitish Das from Hooghly district of West Bengal.
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