Guwahati, June 8 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: A 50-year-old Naga villager who had been missing for four days was found shot dead in a forested area near Charoi Pandongba village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday, amid continuing ethnic tensions in the state.

The deceased, identified as Chumazalung Naga, was a resident of Charoi Pandongba under New Keithelmanbi police station. His body, bearing multiple bullet wounds, was recovered during a security operation in the area. Officials said his hands were found tied behind his back.

Chumazalung was among three Naga civilians who went missing following an armed attack at nearby Loibol Khullen village on June 5. While the two other missing villagers returned home safely, he remaine...