1 min readImphalOct 31, 2026 09:48 PM ISTThe police have not publicly identified the perpetrators in the statement confirming the incident. (Source: ANI)Three Kuki-Zo men died following an exchange of fire with unidentified armed miscreants at Kekru Naga village in the Nungba sub-division of Manipur’s Noney district on Saturday.Following the incident, police heightened security but did not specify the cause of the shootout or the identities of those involved.Unconfirmed reports indicate the firing began around 10 am and lasted for several hours, following 48 hours of intermittent attacks on Kekru Naga village and adjoining areas by armed miscreants.The identities of the dead are yet to be confirmed.The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing Kuki tribes, condemned the incident, stating the victims were village volunteers and accusing the NSCN-IM and ZUF(K) of the killings.Accusing authorities of failing to provide adequate security to vulnerable Kuki-Zo communities, KIM stated that the government must ensure civilian safety in the affected areas.Expressing solidarity with the bereaved families, the organisation demanded justice, accountability, and immediate intervention to prevent further violence.Story continues below this adThe police have not publicly identified the perpetrators in the statement confirming the incident.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...Oct 31: Latest News01Physical intimacy cannot be branded as rape merely because relationship soured: Supreme Court02Scolded over chocolate, 12-year-old girl drowns toddler, covers water tank with slab035 historic prisons around the world where you can now check in04Goa cop calls teen to police station over cyber complaint, ‘sexually assaults’ her05UP SIR: Bulk Form 7s not filed as per rules, not acted upon by EROs, EC tells SCAdvertisementLive BlogIndia News Highlights, 31 October 2026: Gyanesh Kumar is not going to survive as CEC, says Rahul Gandhi at ‘public impeachment’ meeting1 hour agoSanjay Gupta death updates: Ronit, Rohit Roy break down; Rakesh Roshan, Sonu Sood and others pay last respects2 hours agoIsrael Election Results 2026: Mossad joins poll interference probe, Qatar and Turkey under scanner2 hours agoJailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 16 Live Updates: Rajinikanth film inches closer to Rs 800 cr mark2 hours agoUS Midterm Elections 2026 Live Updates: Justice Department seeks to isolate Alaska ballots amid criminal probe3 hours agoAdvertisement