Manipur Police recovered a silver-blue van in Mutum Yangbi, about 10 km from the Assam Rifles ambush site, believed to have been used by the attackers. The vehicle had changed hands multiple times, complicating efforts to trace its origins.
BY PC Bureau
September 21, 2025 – Manipur Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy in Bishnupur district that left two soldiers dead and five others injured.
Security forces launched intense combing operations following the attack, leading to the detention of two individuals now under interrogation. The suspects were being interrogated to determine their involvement.
A major lead emerged with the recovery of a silver-blue van in Mutum Yangbi, about 10 km from the ambush site, believed to have been used by the attackers. Police said the vehicle had changed ownership several times, complicating efforts to trace its origins.
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In a post on X, the Manipur police said,” On the follow up to the incident of 19/09/2025 at Nambol Sabal Leikai in which 02 personnel of AR were martyred, security forces carried out massive operation in Shantipur and Ishok areas. In the operation, 02 (two) persons were detained for further verification. “
In the follow up to the incident of 19/09/2025 at Nambol Sabal Leikai in which 02 personnel of AR were martyred, security forces carried out massive operation in Shantipur and Ishok areas. In the operation, 02 (two) persons were detained for further verification. One Maruti Van…
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) September 20, 2025
In response to the assault, security has been stepped up across Bishnupur and adjoining districts, with extra checkpoints and patrols deployed. The incident has reignited concerns over escalating tensions in Manipur, where sporadic clashes have continued to test law enforcement. Search operations remain underway to track down those responsible.
The attack took place on the evening of September 19 at Nambol Sabal Leikai, when armed assailants opened fire on a security vehicle around 7:30 p.m. The convoy, en route to a routine patrol, came under heavy gunfire from unidentified attackers believed to have used automatic weapons. The lead vehicle was hit, killing two soldiers instantly and injuring five others. The wounded were rushed to a nearby medical facility, where two remain in critical condition.
Authorities suspect the ambush was meticulously planned, with the attackers appearing to know the convoy’s route and timing. In the past, valley-based insurgent outfits and militias have generally been linked to similar attacks on Assam Rifles in Bishnupur.
