3 Killed, 4 Injured As Armed Men Attack Manipur Village, Claims Kuki Group
Armed men allegedly attacked N. Teikhang village in Manipur, resulting in three deaths and four injuries. Local civil society groups have condemned the violence and called for increased security in the region.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis and ethnic tensions in Manipur, which continue to threaten civilian safety.
At least three villagers, including two women, were killed and four others critically injured after armed men allegedly attacked N. Teikhang village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday morning, according to the Twilang Area Kuki Civil Society Organisation Working Committee.The incident occurred at around 8 am when a group of approximately 50 heavily armed men allegedly entered the village, opened fire on civilians and set several houses on fire. The village is located along the fringe of the Imphal-Tipaimukh (IT) Road), about seven kilometres from Chalwu.The Twilang Area Kuki CSO Working Committee alleged that the attackers were cadres of the NSCN (IM) and its proxy force, ZUF (K).
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