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Militant attack death toll rises to three in Manipur's Senapati district
A man injured in a militant firing incident in Senapati district has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from the attack to three. The killings occurred shortly before a major announcement on lifting an economic blockade affecting the state.
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The death toll from a militant attack in Manipur's Senapati district has climbed to three following the hospital death of an injured person. The individual succumbed to injuries sustained in the firing incident, joining two others killed in the attack.
The shootings took place barely an hour before the United Naga Council announced its decision to suspend a four-month-old economic blockade that had affected movement along national highways in the state. The timing of the incidents underscores the volatile security situation in the region despite ongoing peace efforts.
The blockade suspension had been anticipated as a potential step toward easing tensions and restoring normalcy in Manipur. However, the militant attack and resulting casualties highlight the persistent security challenges confronting the state.
Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the attack or the identities of those killed. The incident adds to the series of security incidents that have marked the period of civil unrest in the northeastern state.