The Manipur ambush and beyond
June 08, 2015  12:03
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The ambush of 46 Indian soldiers in Moltuk valley at Parolong in Chandel district of Manipur on June 4, 2015, killing 18 of them, was a meticulously planned operation, writes Danvir Singh in Indian Defence Review.   

'The selection of this site was meticulously done probably after a thorough recce and detailed planning. Going by the past incidents of such a nature, the North East insurgents are known to be carrying out dry rehearsals stretching into weeks before springing an operation. This also hints at failed intelligence on part of the Indian Army.' 

'In a state where abnormal is normal and a vast majority favours secessionism, it is unlikely for the peace to return soon. This incident has however vindicated the stand of those military professionals who have opposed the call to abrogate the Armed Forces Special Powers Act,' he writes. 

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