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Crime
Three civilians killed in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, Deputy CM demands impartial probe
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 03:46 AM
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Three civilians were shot dead in Ukhrul district of Manipur, prompting Deputy Chief Minister to call for an impartial investigation.
Manipur authorities confirmed that three civilians lost their lives in a shooting incident in the Ukhrul district, near the Kamjong area, on Saturday. Local police said the victims were unarmed and were targeted in the early hours, but the exact motive behind the attack remains unclear.
The incident has heightened tensions in the region, which has witnessed sporadic violence over the past months. Residents gathered at the site demanding swift action, while security forces cordoned off the area to preserve evidence.
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Shri ... publicly condemned the killings and urged the state government to ensure a transparent, impartial probe. He appealed to the central government for additional investigative support and promised that those responsible would be brought to justice.
The state police have launched a preliminary inquiry and are collecting statements from witnesses. Senior officials have assured the families of the deceased that they will receive all necessary assistance while the investigation proceeds.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and officials have asked the public to refrain from speculation until the inquiry yields concrete findings.
The incident has heightened tensions in the region, which has witnessed sporadic violence over the past months. Residents gathered at the site demanding swift action, while security forces cordoned off the area to preserve evidence.
Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Shri ... publicly condemned the killings and urged the state government to ensure a transparent, impartial probe. He appealed to the central government for additional investigative support and promised that those responsible would be brought to justice.
The state police have launched a preliminary inquiry and are collecting statements from witnesses. Senior officials have assured the families of the deceased that they will receive all necessary assistance while the investigation proceeds.
No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and officials have asked the public to refrain from speculation until the inquiry yields concrete findings.