A combined team of Manipur Police Commando, BSF, IRB MR, Special Commando Unit were ambushed on the way by Kuki militants using bombs and assault rifles.
The ill-fated bus was carrying students and staff of Yairipok Thambalnu Higher Secondary School and headed to Khoupum for an annual excursion when the tragedy happened.
Some unidentified miscreants reportedly fired several rounds at the residence of one Md Sikandar and L Romen located at Utchol village, Imphal East district on Monday.