Imphal, Aug. 27 -- The death toll in the August 27 armed assault along the Imphal-Tamenglong (IT) Road in Manipur's Kangpokpi district has risen to five. Another critically injured person succumbed to their injuries while being taken to a medical facility.

The attack, allegedly carried out by armed Kuki militants, targeted Naga civilians travelling between Makui Ashang and Thanamba Naga.

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, a prominent Naga leader, condemned the attack. He described the incident as barbaric and senseless and said it was an assault on the security and dignity of citizens.

"Every single innocent life lost to such senseless violence is a profound tragedy that cuts deep into our collective conscience," Deputy CM Dikh...