Suspect In Manipur Ambush That Killed Colonel, Wife And Son In 2021 Arrested
A suspected insurgent, Thiyam Boycha Singh, has been arrested in Manipur for his alleged role in a 2021 ambush that killed an Assam Rifles Colonel and his family. The arrest follows a long-running investigation by the National Investigation Agency.
Why it matters
This arrest marks a significant development in a high-profile terror case involving the targeted killing of military personnel and their families in a conflict-prone region.
A suspected insurgent allegedly linked to the 2021 ambush that killed an Assam Rifles Commanding Officer, his wife, their young son and four personnel has been arrested in Manipur's Thoubal district, security sources said.A joint team of Thoubal CDO and 11 Assam Rifles arrested 28-year-old Thiyam Boycha Singh alias Balin during a search operation at Lilong Ushoipokpi on Saturday.Singh, a resident of Bishnupur Ward No. 8, was allegedly identified as a "Captain" of an insurgent outfit. The operation was conducted following intelligence inputs about his presence in the area.During questioning, investigators found that Singh was allegedly part of the team involved in the November 13, 2021, ambush on a convoy of 46 Assam Rifles near Sehken village in Behiang, Churachandpur district, according to security agencies.Singh is listed as Accused No.
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