Manipur Violence: Three tribals of Kuki-Zo community gunned down in fresh incident in Kangpokpi

Imphal: Three tribals belonging to the Kuki-Zo community were shot dead allegedly by militants of banned terror groups in the Kangpokpi district of violence-hit Manipur on Tuesday, an official said.

The official said that an ambush took place between Ireng and Karam Vaiphei villages in the Kanggui areas located in the bordering areas of Imphal West and Kangpopki districts leading to the incident.

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"We do not have much details now. All we know is that the incident took place around 8.20 am when unidentified men gunned down three civilians in an area between Ireng and Karam Vaiphei," the official said.

The incident took place days after violence broke out at Pallel in Tengnoupal district where three people were killed and more than 50 sustained injuries on September 8. (with Agency inputs)
 

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