Manipur violence: 3 killed in shoot-out with armed miscreants in Ukhrul

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Three people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur's Ukhrul district in the early hours today..

Heavy gunfire broke out at Thowai Kuki village in Manipur's Ukhrul district, leading to the death of three villagers, India Today NE reported...

The incident is the latest from the violence-hit Manipur where ethnic clashes broke out on May 3 after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status.. Over 120 people have died and more than 3,000 injured since violence broke out...

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