Guwahati, June 5 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Imphal: Three civilians were killed and several houses damaged in a pre-dawn armed attack on a village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday.

The attack took place around 4 am at Loibol village in the New Keithelmanbi area, where heavy firing was reported.

The deceased were identified as Letkhongam Haokip, Tinmary Haokip and Jangminlal Haokip.

According to sources, several houses were set ablaze during the attack, forcing residents to flee to safer locations. The extent of the damage has not yet been officially assessed.

Security forces were deployed to the area following the incident, and the situation is being closely monitored. Authorities had not issued an official statement on the circumsta...