Guwahati, Sept. 19 -- Unknown armed miscreants ambushed a team of Assam Rifles personnel in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Friday evening, killing one soldier and injuring several others.

The attack occurred around 5:50 pm at Nambol Sabal Leikai, under the jurisdiction of Nambol Police Station, as the troops were travelling in a Tata 407 vehicle from Imphal towards Bishnupur, according to the police report.

It is reported that the attackers opened fire on the vehicle.

Manipur Police personnel immediately rushed the injured to a nearby hospital for treatment.

However, one soldier succumbed to his injuries before receiving medical attention.

As of the time of reporting, no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

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