IED blast near Assam Rifles vehicle in Nagaland’s Sukhovi kills 1, injures 4

1 min readUpdated: Jul 13, 2026 05:59 PM IST

One soldier has died while four others are injured. (File Photo/ Representational)

A suspected IED blast targeted an Assam Rifles vehicle near Sukhovi in Nagaland on Monday, killing one person and injuring four others. Security forces have launched an operation in the area.

This is a developing story. Further details are awaited.

Sukrita Baruah is a Principal Correspondent for The Indian Express, based in Guwahati. From this strategic hub, she provides comprehensive, ground-level coverage of India's North East, a region characterized by its complex ethnic diversity, geopolitical significance, and unique developmental challenges.

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