GUWAHATI: An Assam Rifles patrol faced an attempted improvised explosive device (IED) attack in Manipur's Tengnoupal district on Thursday.
Fortunately, none of the approximately 10 personnel in the targeted vehicle sustained injuries during the blast, according to reports.
The incident occurred around 8:15 AM in the general area of Saibol in Tengnoupal district, characterised by a mixed population of different communities.
The targeted patrol belonged to the 20 Assam Rifles Battalion, operating from the company operating base in Saibol, and was engaged in a routine area domination patrol that commenced early Thursday morning.
Search operations are currently underway to locate and neutralise the assailants. Manipur has seen the deployment of a total of 23 Assam Rifles battalions since May 3.
Throughout the ongoing conflict, the Assam Rifles has faced opposition from various stakeholders in the valley, demanding their removal from the state. Allegations have been made that the Assam Rifles has acted in a partisan manner.
