Imphal, Oct. 23 -- The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has called for a comprehensive investigation into the killing of three Meitei civilians at Sunurok Hills in Manipur's Imphal East district, alleging that the attack may be linked to rivalries within Kuki militant factions and political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections.

The organisation welcomed the arrest of three alleged cadres of the Kuki National Front (Nehlun) but said investigators should examine the command structures and operational links between outlawed factions and groups that are signatories to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement. According to TIM, two of the detained cadres have reportedly confessed to their involvement in the October 19 killings.

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