India: 2 killed including an IRB young soldier in violence-hit Manipur

An India Reserve Battalion (IRB) young soldier was among two people killed on Monday after they were waylaid by suspected militants in Kangpokpi district of India’s Manipur state where ethnic violence has claimed at least 181 lives since May 3, local Police reported.

The incident took place around 9.30 am between Harothel and Kharam Vaiphei villages. It happened on the same road 3-4 km away when three men travelling in a car were ambushed and shot dead on September 12.

Additional forces have been deployed in the area after the attack and a search is underway to arrest the accused involved in the incident, a police official said.