Four people were killed in a violent incident in Manipur, according to local MLA Thokchom Lokeshor Singh. The victims were reportedly collecting firewood in a border area situated between the Imphal East district and the Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district when they were attacked.

Following the deaths, local residents took the bodies of the victims to the Chief Minister’s residence. This act served as a form of protest, highlighting the ongoing security concerns and communal tensions in the region. While the MLA provided the initial account of the victims' activities and the location of the attack, specific details regarding the identity of the attackers or the exact circumstances leading to the confrontation remain limited. The incident underscores the persistent instability in the area, where territorial and ethnic tensions frequently lead to violent clashes between different groups. Authorities have not yet released a comprehensive official statement regarding the perpetrators or the security measures being implemented in response to this specific event.