Ukhrul: Four civilians, including a mother and her son from Ukhrul district, were killed in an ambush by suspected Kuki militants along the Imphal-Ukhrul highway on Friday, according to a police source.
The incident occurred near New Heaven along National Highway 202 while the victims were travelling to Imphal. Two persons were found dead with bullet injuries inside a Swift car, while two others were recovered from a Bolero pick-up vehicle.
The deceased have been identified as Kapangkhui RS and Haoleila RS, a mother and son from Shangshak village, and siblings Khanmila Keishing and August Ngalung from Tashar village.
Police have rushed to the spot and initiated an investigation.
The killings have triggered fresh tensions in the area, raising renewed concerns over civilian safety despite the presence of security forces nearby.
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