Imphal, Oct. 20 -- Several Kuki organisations, including the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), on Monday condemned the killing of three Meitei villagers and the injury of four others in a shooting in in the inter-district area between Imphal East and Kangpokpi, while calling for an investigation into the incident.

According to Manipur Police, suspected armed militants opened fire on a group of firewood collectors at Khongbal Tangkhul, under Sagolmang Police Station, on Monday morning. Three villagers were killed and four others injured.

Police said around 14 villagers were targeted in the attack. The injured were evacuated for medical treatment.

The CoTU, Khamenlok Area Core Committee and Ihang-Bungpi Working Committee condemned the vi...