One dead, four injured in IED blast close to Assam Rifles vehicle in Nagaland: Police official

One Assam Rifles personnel killed and four others were injured in a suspected IED blast in Nagaland Chumoukedima district, said a senior police official on Monday (July 13, 2026)

The explosion reportedly targeted an Assam Rifles vehicles during an operational movement, PRO Defence Col Amit Shukla said.

Security forces have launched a search operation in the area, while the injured personnel have been shifted for medical treatment.

Further investigation is underway, he said.

The authorities have not yet released the identity of the victims or confirmed who was responsible for the attack.

(With inputs from PTI)