Imphal:- Three people, including a woman, were killed in an attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district early on Friday morning. Armed assailants attacked Loibol Khullen village in Saitu-Gampajol sub-division around 4 am. Seven houses were also burnt. Officials said that the two groups exchanged gunfire for several minutes. Villagers were forced to take shelter in nearby forests as the firing began.
The deceased have been identified as Letkhongam Haokip, Tinmari Haokip and Jangminlal Haokip. According to officials, all three died in the firing.
Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh described the attack as despicable and cowardly. Targeting unarmed civilians is completely unacceptable, and those responsible will not be spared. Singh directed the state police and other security agencies to arrest the attackers soon, enhance security in sensitive areas and provide necessary relief to the affected families.