Imphal, Oct. 19 -- The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) on Monday demanded an immediate military crackdown against armed groups and the complete abrogation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement following a shooting near Sunulok Ching that left three civilians dead and two injured.

The shooting occurred around 9:30 am in the inter-district area between Imphal East and Kangpokpi. Three victims succumbed to their injuries, while two others remain hospitalised.

The deceased were identified as Arubam Ronil, 35, of Nongshum Mayai Leikai; Lairenlakpam Inaobi, 51, of Nongshum Awang Leikai; and Ksh Sushil, 32, of Uyumpok Mayai Leikai. Maisnam Somendro, 47, and Ngangom Tonaobi, 18, both residents of Nongshum Mayai Le...