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Four people including a couple, were killed in Tamenglong district (Img: File Photo/Pinterest)
Tamenglong: Two women belonging to the Kuki community were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Manipur’s Tamenglong district, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday in Leisang Kuki village, according to officials.
The women had reportedly gone to a farming area when the attackers opened fire. Both women died in the shooting.
Police said several farmhouses in the area were also set on fire during the incident. The attack has raised fresh concerns about the safety of people living and working in remote areas of the district.
Security personnel have been deployed in the area following the incident, while efforts are underway to establish what led to the attack.
The identities of the gunmen are not known at this stage. Police are investigating the shooting and trying to establish the sequence of events.
The motive behind the killings has also not been confirmed. Authorities are examining available information and local inputs as part of the investigation.
The latest killings come amid continuing security concerns in parts of Manipur. Tamenglong has witnessed incidents of violence in recent days, raising concerns about a possible escalation in some areas.
Authorities are monitoring the situation and taking steps to prevent further incidents.
Police and security forces are carrying out further inquiries into the killings and the reported arson. Officials are expected to gather information from people in the area and examine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
No group has been officially held responsible for the killings so far.
