An ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district resulted in the tragic death of three individuals, including a prominent religious figure, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.
Key Points
- Three people killed in a suspected militant ambush in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.
- The victims were members of the Thadou Baptist Association returning from Churachandpur.
- Reverend V Sitlhour, a former general secretary of the Manipur Baptist Convention, was among those killed.
- The ambush occurred between Kotzim and Kotlen villages.
Three persons were allegedly killed and several others injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, police said.
Details Of The Manipur Ambush
The incident happened between Kotzim and Kotlen villages when members of the Thadou Baptist Association (TBA) were returning from Churachandpur, they said.
Among those killed was Reverend V Sitlhour, a former general secretary of the Manipur Baptist Convention, they said.
The victims were travelling in two vehicles, police said, adding that they were gathering more details about the attack.
