March 19, 2026 : The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against three members of the banned People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in connection with the ambush of an Assam Rifles truck in Manipur last year, which resulted in the deaths of two personnel.

According to an official press release, the chargesheet was submitted before the NIA Special Court in Imphal. The accused have been booked under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Arms Act, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Explosive Substances Act, and the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act.

The incident occurred in September 2025 at Nambol Sabal Leikai in the Bishnupur district. Investigations revealed that PLA cadres, armed with illegal firearms and explosives, had assembled at the location and carried out a planned ambush on a truck belonging to the 33 Assam Rifles.

The attack caused significant damage to the vehicle, killing two personnel and leaving five others seriously injured. The NIA took over the case from the local police in November 2025 and stated that further investigation is ongoing.