Three Assam Rifles jawans were killed and six injured in an ambush in Manipur’s Chandel district near the Indo-Myanmar, top officials confirmed.

The incident occurred at 6.30 pm on Wednesday evening. Security forces suspect the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Manipur to be involved in the attack.

An official statement from Assam Rifles is still awaited.

This is a developing report. Further details are awaited.