Paolenmung Thangeo, a 45-year-old Kuki tribesman, was killed by gunmen while collecting bamboo shoots. This incident took place in Kangpokpi, Manipur, amidst rising tensions. His companion managed to escape unharmed during the attack. Just a day earlier, three Meitei villagers were ambushed and killed in the same area. Authorities have begun investigations, resulting in the arrest of three suspects connected to the earlier incident.