2015 Manipur ambush
2015 Manipur ambush
The 2015 Manipur ambush was a significant and deadly attack that occurred on June 4, 2015, targeting Indian security forces in the Chandel district of Manipur, India. Coordinated by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang faction), the ambush resulted in the deaths of 18 Indian soldiers from the 6th Dogra Regiment. In response to the attack, the Indian Army conducted retaliatory operations in insurgency-affected areas of Manipur, claiming to have neutralized several militant hideouts across the Indo-Myanmar border. This incident escalated tensions in the region, highlighting issues related to insurgency, ethnic conflict, and the complex socio-political landscape of northeastern India. The ambush underscored the ongoing challenges faced by the Indian government in managing insurgency and maintaining security in Manipur.