On Monday, a 17-year-old boy from the Liangmai Naga community was reportedly killed in an ambush by armed attackers in Tamenglong district of Manipur, further escalating a string of violent clashes between Naga and Kuki communities across parts of Tamenglong, Kangpokpi and surrounding regions.
17-Year-Old Boy Killed In Ambush Near Tamei
The incident reportedly took place around 10:05 a.m. when the boy, identified as Nk Wiphenbou from Nkou Naga village, was attacked while walking alone from Upper Nkou to Malek village, near Tamei Sub-Division.
Wiphenbou was walking alone towards Tamei to purchase essential food items when he was attacked between Takou and Tamah (Malek).
The police recovered the body and took it to the Tamenglong mortuary.
Villagers Find Teenager’s Body After Gunfire
According to reports, local villagers heard several rounds of gunfire coming from the area. They said at least 20 rounds were fired during the attack. After that, they headed towards the sound of gunfire and found the teenager’s body.
Sources reported that more than 40 people have died since fighting erupted between the Naga and Kuki communities in February this year.
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