Manipur CM Okram Ibobi escapes ambush by suspected NSCN militants

Manipur CM Okram Ibobi was ambushed by suspected NSCN militants in Ukhrul on Monday. He escaped unhurt amidst firing by the militants at Ukhrul helipad. He has now flown out of Ukhrul to Imphal.

Singh was blocked by large number of crowd from coming to the inauguration site in Ukhrul and Chingai districts.

A series of bomb blast had taken place late last night. Last night, two persons suspected to be NSCN (IM) hurled two hand grenades in Hundung area, injuring one jawan.

There was tight security in Ukhrul ahead of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's visit to the district headquarter for inauguration of developmental projects. The 04 Indian Reserve Batalian (IRB) jawans were deployed there a week ahead of the Chief Minister's visit. 

More details are awaited.