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Violence in Manipur: Kuki Death Toll Rises to 36 Since February

Four Nagas killed by alleged Kuki armed men in Manipur, raising the regional death toll to 36 since February.

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Four Nagas were killed allegedly by Kuki armed men in Manipur. [1] Three villagers, including two women, were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday. [2] At least 30 houses were set ablaze during the attack on the three villages in the Kangpokpi district. [3] Police stated that unknown armed individuals attacked three Liangmai Naga villages in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday morning. [4] The total death toll in the region has hit 36 since February. [5] Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Monday night that the government would not tolerate such violence. [6] Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh warned that the culprits responsible for the killings will be arrested and punished as per the law of the land. [7] Police officials stated that the casualties occurred after suspected militants opened fire in the Kangpokpi district. [8] One villager was injured during the arson attack on the three villages. [9] The violence involves retaliatory attacks between Kuki and Naga armed groups in Manipur. [10] Police reported that several vehicles and other properties were damaged during the incident. [11]
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  1. Four Nagas were killed allegedly by Kuki armed men in Manipur. · Deccan Herald
  2. Three villagers, including two women, were killed and four others injured in an attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday. · Mid-day
  3. At least 30 houses were set ablaze during the attack on the three villages in the Kangpokpi district. · Hindustan Times
  4. Police stated that unknown armed individuals attacked three Liangmai Naga villages in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday morning. · Hindustan Times
  5. The total death toll in the region has hit 36 since February. · Deccan Herald
  6. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said on Monday night that the government would not tolerate such violence. · Mid-day
  7. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh warned that the culprits responsible for the killings will be arrested and punished as per the law of the land. · Mid-day
  8. Police officials stated that the casualties occurred after suspected militants opened fire in the Kangpokpi district. · Mid-day
  9. One villager was injured during the arson attack on the three villages. · Hindustan Times
  10. The violence involves retaliatory attacks between Kuki and Naga armed groups in Manipur. · Deccan Herald
  11. Police reported that several vehicles and other properties were damaged during the incident. · Hindustan Times
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