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The Manipur police have arrested a key suspect in the September 19 ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel. The attack occurred in Nambol, Bishnupur district, when a convoy of the 33 Assam Rifles was targeted. The deceased soldiers were Naib Subedar Shyam Gurung and Rifleman Ranjit Singh Kashyap. Five others were also injured in the attack.

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PLA militant out on bail

The prime accused, Khomdram Ojit Singh alias Keilal (47), was arrested during a joint operation by Imphal West District Police, Bishnupur Police, 33 Assam Rifles and other security forces. The operation was launched around 1:00am on Wednesday based on specific intelligence inputs about armed militants in Kameng area of Imphal West district. Singh is an active member of the banned Peopl

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