Imphal: Security forces in Manipur have intensified search operations to apprehend the gunmen responsible for a deadly ambush in Churachandpur district that claimed four lives on Monday.
An FIR has been registered, and security has been heightened to prevent further violence, according to a statement from the Manipur Police.
The attack occurred near Mongjang village, approximately five kilometers from Churachandpur town, around 2 pm.
The ambush targeted three individuals traveling in a car, all of whom died on the spot.
A 72-year-old woman, passing through the area, was struck by a stray bullet and succumbed to her injuries en route to Churachandpur District Hospital.
The United Kuki National Army (UKNA), a banned militant outfit, claimed responsibility for the attack.
The group targeted members of another Kuki armed organization that had signed a peace agreement with the government in 2008.
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“The police have launched extensive operations to arrest those involved in this heinous act,” the statement said, adding that the incident is under investigation.
The vehicle involved in the attack has been recovered and brought to Churachandpur Police Station as part of the inquiry.
Authorities are on high alert, with additional security measures in place to prevent an escalation of violence in the region.
