2 tribals killed in Manipur ambush, bandh called

An off-duty rifleman and a driver were killed in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The incident occurred just a week after an Assam Rifles patrol team survived a similar attack. The Committee on Tribal Unity has declared an "emergency shutdown" to protest against the lack of safety for the tribal community. The incident highlights the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur and the need for improved security measures.