AR men hurt
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 01 2015 :
At least two Assam Rifles personnel sustained injuries when armed cadres suspected to be from the PLA laid an ambush on 44 Assam Rifles personnel at a place located in between Makan and Ahsang Khullen under Kasom Khullen PS in Ukhrul district.
According to a reliable source, the incident occurred today around 1.30 pm when a foot patrol team of 44 AR personnel came under attack from unidentified armed UG cadres using sophisticated weapons.
Two AR jawans reportedly received bullet injuries in the incident.
The two wounded soldiers have been identified as Rifleman Rakesh (26) and Rifleman Mustakin (26) .
The wounded AR men were evacuated from the site in an army helicopter.
Both of them were airlifted to Leimakhong 184 Military Hospital where they are said to be undergoing treatment there.