Fresh Violence Reported in Kangpokpi District; Three Dead in Clash at Loibol khullen
Kangpokpi, Manipur: Fresh violence was reported in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district in the early hours of the morning after an alleged armed attack at Loibol Khullen village left three people dead and several others injured, according to local reports.
The incident reportedly occurred at around 4:00 am when members of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) allegedly launched an attack on cadres associated with the Kuki National Front (P) (KNF-P). Authorities have not yet issued an official statement confirming the circumstances surrounding the incident.
According to reports, three individuals lost their lives in the violence. The deceased have been identified as Letkhongam Haokip, son of Manglun; Tinmary Haokip, wife of Letkhongam Haokip; and Jangminlal Haokip, son of Seikhohao Haokip.
Several other individuals are also reported to have sustained injuries. The injured were shifted to nearby medical facilities for treatment, although the exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmed.
Following the incident, security forces were deployed to the area and additional reinforcements were reportedly rushed to prevent further escalation. Authorities have cordoned off the affected locality and launched search operations in and around Loibol Khullen.
Officials are closely monitoring the situation, while movement in and around the village has been restricted as a precautionary measure.
Community leaders and civil society organisations have appealed for calm and urged all concerned parties to exercise restraint. Authorities have also requested the public to avoid spreading rumours and to rely on verified information as investigations continue.
Further details are awaited as the situation develops.
