Imphal, Apr 17 : Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today announced a probe into the incident in which eight people, including six security personnel, were killed and five injured in an ambush by rebels near Rehang village of Ukhrul district yesterday.
Talking to reporters, Mr Singh said it was yet to be known who were involved in the attack and investigation was on. The next of kin of those who were killed would be given assistance, he added.
He also paid floral tributes to the deceased at 1st Manipur Rifles campus from where the mortal remains were taken to their respective crematoriums for performing the last rites.
Cabinet ministers, MLAs, senior civil, police officials and relatives of those killed were also present on the occasion.
Rebels ambushed the convoy of an Independent MLA in Manipur's Imphal East district, killing seven people and injuring six.
Meanwhile, one person, who sustained wounds in the ambush, succumbed to injuries raising the death toll to eight, sources said.
Three persons, including two security personnel, were also battling for life in hospital.
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