Four people were killed in an attack carried out by an armed group in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Thursday, officials confirmed.
The incident took place around 4pm at Pilong village of Manipur’s Kamjong district, according to police.
In the attack, four individuals including a father and son were killed while one identified as one Akhan Kaping managed to escape and reported the incident. Emergency shutdown Meanwhile, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), a Tangkhul Naga body has announced 24-hours emergency shutdown with effect from Friday 7am till 7am Saturday.
A senior Manipur police officer requesting anonymity said, “The attack was carried out by armed miscreants who probably came from across the Indo-Myanmar border. A police team in coordination with locals and Assam Rifles personnel have proceeded to retrieve the bodies and assist the injured in Pilong village, said Kamjong district police. Police said they are trying to find out about those behind this attack but there are unverified reports indicating the involvement of the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) faction.
