Four Naga civilians killed in Manipur ambush
The victims were shot dead in two vehicles near New Heaven village in Ukhrul district on Friday.
Four members of the Naga community, including two women, were shot dead during an alleged ambush in Manipur's Ukhrul district on Friday afternoon, according to reports from The Pioneer and NENow.
The incident occurred between noon and 1 pm near New Heaven village along the Imphal-Ukhrul road. Unidentified armed militants reportedly opened fire on two vehicles, a Maruti Swift and a Bolero pick-up, from the vicinity of Yaolen village.
The deceased have been identified as Kapangkhui Raihing and her son Haoleila RS from Shangshak village, as well as siblings Tychicus Ngalung and Tanmila from Tashar village. Police found bullet marks on the windshields of both vehicles and confirmed all four victims died at the spot.
Police suspect the involvement of Kuki militants, though a Kuki organisation in Ukhrul has denied any involvement and requested an investigation based on evidence. Security teams reached the site immediately as investigations continue to identify the assailants.
The attack follows an incident on Thursday in neighbouring Senapati district where a 42-year-old Kuki woman was shot dead during a gunfight between rival groups. These consecutive events have increased tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities in the hill districts of Manipur.