Imphal: Four civilians, including a mother and her son and a pair of siblings, all reportedly belonging to the Naga community, were shot dead in a suspected militant ambush along the Imphal-Ukhrul road (National Highway 202) in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Friday afternoon.
Police stated that the attack occurred near New Haven, under the jurisdiction of Litan police station, between noon and 1 p.m.
Preliminary reports indicated that suspected armed militants opened fire from the vicinity of Yaolen village at two Imphal-bound vehicles, a Maruti Swift and a Bolero pick-up.
Officials identified the victims travelling in the Swift as Phaoleila Raihing (also reported as Haoleila RS) and her son, Kapangkhui Raihing, from Shangshak village.
The two siblings killed in the Bolero pick-up were identified as Tychicus Ngalung (also reported as August Ngalung) and Tanmila (also reported as Khanmila), from Tashar village.
Ukhrul district police confirmed that security teams rushed to the site immediately after the incident.
Authorities stated that the identities of the assailants remain unconfirmed as investigations continue.