Imphal, Oct. 16 -- The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has condemned the reported killing of a Kuki-Zo woman and the serious injury of her husband in an alleged ambush in Manipur's Kamjong district, demanding an impartial investigation and accountability for those responsible.

In a press release dated October 16, the council said four Kuki-Zo villagers travelling from Molvailup to Phaikoh to purchase essential commodities were reportedly ambushed by cadres of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) at around 4 pm on Thursday.

The woman, identified as Hatneikim Haokip, was killed on the spot, while her husband, Jamkhongam Haokip, sustained serious injuries, according to the council.

The KZC said the latest incident brought...