New Delhi, August 18, 2023 (PPI-OT): Three people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district in the early hours, today. The victims were killed in an exchange of fire with armed miscreants. Heavy gunfire broke out at Thoai Kuki village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, leading to the death of three villagers, media reported. According to reports, three people were reported missing after sounds of heavy gunfire were heard from the village this morning.
The victims have been identified as Jamkhogin Haokip (26), Thangkhokai Haokip (35) and Hollenson Baite (24). The incident is the latest from the violence-hit Manipur where ethnic clashes broke out on May 3 after a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community’s demand for Scheduled Tribe status. Over 120 people have died and more than 3,000 injured since violence broke out.
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