Guwahati, May 19 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Imphal: The United Naga Council (UNC) has rejected allegations linking Naga groups to the killing of three Thadou church leaders in Manipur, while claiming that suspected Kuki militant groups operating in the area may have been involved in the attack.

In a statement issued on Monday, the UNC condemned the May 13 ambush and described the victims as "warriors of peace and understanding". The organisation said it would support legal action against those responsible for the killings.

The council alleged that social media campaigns accusing Nagas of involvement in the incident began shortly after the attack. It specifically referred to a statement issued by Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), which allegedly named th...