UKHRUL: At least two people were reportedly killed and atleast eight others injured in a suspected Kuki militant attack near Honghman village, known as Khongbal in Meitei, in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Monday morning.
According to sources, the victims had gone to collect firewood in a forest near the village, close to Khamenlok in Imphal East, when the incident occurred. Khamenlok has Kuki inhabited areas.
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The Khamenlok area has witnessed major outbreak of violence since the outbreak of violence in May 3, 2023. At least nine people were killed and five others injured in an attack in this area during June 2023. The area lies along the boundary between Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts.
The identities of the deceased have not yet been established. However, sources said all the victims were believed to be Meiteis. Some of the injured have been transferred to Imphal’s Raj Medicity.
The exact timing and circumstances of the incident remain unclear.
Further details are awaited.
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