World · India Bureau
Manipur CM pledges support for kin of three killed in Kangpokpi shooting
The Chief Minister of Manipur has assured comprehensive assistance to the families of three individuals who were fatally shot in Kangpokpi district. The shooting occurred on October 19 while the victims were collecting firewood in the Sunurok area.
LSN India ·
Three persons were killed in a shooting incident in Kangpokpi district on October 19, prompting the state's Chief Minister to announce a package of support for the bereaved families. The victims were gunned down by unidentified miscreants while engaged in collecting firewood at Sunurok, a locality in the district.
Following the incident, the Chief Minister pledged that all possible assistance would be extended to the families of the deceased. The commitment underscores the government's response to the violence that has continued to affect the state's civilian population.
The shooting is the latest in a series of incidents that have marked Manipur in recent months. Authorities have not yet publicly identified those responsible for the attack, though investigations into the matter are understood to be ongoing.
The state government's announcement of support measures reflects growing concerns over civilian safety in the region, particularly in the Kangpokpi district, which has witnessed periodic communal tensions.