Imphal, July 7 -- Security operations have continued since Monday after two Assam Rifles personnel were killed in an ambush by unknown armed militants in Manipur's Nungshangkhong (Lungshang Khong) area of Ukhrul district. However, no one has been apprehended, officials said on Tuesday.

The two Assam Rifles personnel-- warrant officer Balwant Singh and Rifleman CM Singh (a driver for the 40 Assam Rifles Shangshak battalion)-- were killed on Monday around 1.30pm at Nungshangohong village, which is under Ukhrul police station limits and about 16 km from the district town.

According to officials, the wreath laying ceremony is scheduled for Wednesday at Imphal International Airport, and chief minister Yumnam Khemchand and governor Ajay Kumar...