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Crime
Three Kuki‑Zo civilians killed in gunfire with unidentified militants in Manipur
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 04:53 AM
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Three members of the Kuki‑Zo community were shot dead during an exchange of fire with unidentified militants in Manipur, officials said.
Manipur authorities confirmed that three civilians belonging to the Kuki‑Zo community lost their lives after an armed clash with unidentified militants. The encounter, described as an exchange of fire, took place in the state but the precise location has not been disclosed publicly.
Local police have launched an investigation to identify the militants involved and to determine the motive behind the attack. No militant group has claimed responsibility so far, and security forces are intensifying patrols in the region to prevent further violence.
The Kuki‑Zo people are one of the many ethnic groups residing in Manipur, a state that has experienced periodic inter‑community tensions. Officials urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with investigators as they work to restore peace.
The incident adds to a series of recent security challenges in the northeastern state, prompting calls for a swift and transparent inquiry.
Local police have launched an investigation to identify the militants involved and to determine the motive behind the attack. No militant group has claimed responsibility so far, and security forces are intensifying patrols in the region to prevent further violence.
The Kuki‑Zo people are one of the many ethnic groups residing in Manipur, a state that has experienced periodic inter‑community tensions. Officials urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with investigators as they work to restore peace.
The incident adds to a series of recent security challenges in the northeastern state, prompting calls for a swift and transparent inquiry.