Three Kuki community members killed in Manipur gunfight
The exchange of fire between rival armed groups occurred at Kekru Naga village in Noney district on Saturday morning.
Three people from the Kuki community were killed during a gunfight between rival armed groups in Manipur's Noney district on Saturday, according to police.
The exchange of fire began in the morning at Kekru Naga village and continued for several hours in a forested hill area.
Police stated that necessary security measures have been taken in the area.
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki community, condemned the killings in a statement.
The organisation alleged that Naga militant groups were responsible for the deaths.
KIM demanded justice and accountability and urged the State government to take immediate action.