A Major of Assam Rifles was injured in an ambush by militants early today in Manipur's Ukhrul district.
Police said, AR Major Mandeep Singh was injured in a heavy exchange of fire during an ambush at Kamjong area which occurred at around 4.30 am.
He was evacuated from the encounter site, around 82 km from the Ukhrul district headquarters, by helicopter and is stated to be out of danger, the police added.
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