IED blast kills one Assam Rifles soldier, four injured

One soldier was killed and four others were injured when a suspected improvised explosive device targeted an Assam Rifles convoy in Nagaland on Monday, July 13, 2026. The blast occurred near Sukhovi village in the Chumoukedima district during an operational movement, according to defense officials.

A defense spokesperson confirmed the incident, stating that one soldier lost his life and four were wounded. The injured personnel were evacuated to a nearby hospital for treatment, with one reported to be in critical condition. Deputy Commissioner of Police Nikho Venuh, who was at the scene, stated that while reports indicated an IED was used, the matter remains under investigation. A bomb disposal squad was deployed to examine the site.

Security forces immediately cordoned off the area and launched a large-scale search operation to track down those responsible. No insurgent group had claimed responsibility for the attack as of Monday.

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio condemned the attack, calling it a cowardly act with no place in society. He expressed condolences to those affected and vowed that the perpetrators would be identified and brought to justice, asserting that such acts...