Manipur: Two killed, three injured in suspected armed attack along Imphal East-Kangpokpi border

At least two people were killed and three others injured after suspected armed miscreants attacked people at Nongshum, Khongbal Thangkhul, a peripheral area along the Imphal East-Kangpokpi boundary in Manipur, on Monday, October19 morning.

The incident took place at around 9.40 am when the victims had reportedly ventured into the hill area to collect firewood. The injured were taken to a hospital in Imphal for treatment.

Security forces rushed to the spot following the attack. Further details about the circumstances of the incident and the identity of those responsible were not immediately available.

The incident triggered protests by local residents, who came out to condemn the attack and express their anger over the killings.

The attack comes amid continuing security concerns in parts of Manipur, where sporadic incidents of violence have been reported since ethnic clashes broke out in the state in May 2023.