Imphal, Oct. 31 -- The death toll from the October 19 ambush on civilian firewood collectors at Sunulok Hill in Manipur's Kangpokpi district has risen to four after an injured victim died at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) on Saturday.

The deceased was identified as 58-year-old Sorokhaibam Ibomcha, a resident of Nongsum Mayai Leikai in Imphal East district. He succumbed to bullet injuries sustained during the attack, officials said.

Three other civilians were killed in the ambush, allegedly carried out by cadres of the Kuki National Front (KNF-N), identified as Arubam Ronil, 35, Lairenlakpam Inaobi, 51, and Kshetrimayum Sushil, 32.

The victims were part of a group of villagers who had gone to the Sunurok hills, also r...