Imphal: Four members of the Kuki-Zo community, including a couple, were killed in two separate attacks by unidentified gunmen in Manipur on Sunday, while a six-year-old child was injured, according to a report by The Telegraph.
The incidents took place in Naga-majority districts of the state, adding to concerns over continued violence involving communities in the region.
Couple among those killed in attacks
According to the report, the victims were Kuki-Zo community members who were targeted in two separate incidents.
A couple was among the four people killed. The attacks were reportedly carried out by unidentified gunmen, and details about the motive behind the shootings were not immediately available in the supplied report.
Six-year-old injured in firing
A six-year-old child was also injured in one of the attacks. The incident has heightened concerns over the impact of violence on civilians, particularly children and families living in vulnerable areas.
The identities of all the victims and further details about their circumstances were not provided in the supplied information.
Fresh concern over violence in Manipur
The latest killings have renewed attention on the fragile security situation in Manipur, where ethnic tensions have resulted in prolonged violence and displacement.
The attacks occurred in Naga-majority districts, making the incidents particularly sensitive given the complex relationship between different communities in the state.
Authorities are expected to investigate the killings and establish the circumstances surrounding the attacks. The supplied report does not provide further details on arrests or the identity of those responsible.
The deaths of four people and injury to a young child have once again highlighted the vulnerability of civilians amid continuing tensions in Manipur.