Guwahati, May 13 -- Reported by Bhadra Gogoi

Dimapur: Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC), and the Nagaland Joint Christian Forum (NJCF) have strongly condemned the brutal killing of three church leaders and injury to five others in an ambush in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Wednesday morning.

In a statement, Rio said such barbaric and senseless violence against innocent lives is unacceptable and has no place in any civilised society.

Expressing deep sorrow over the incident, he conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the church community, and the people of Manipur. He also prayed for strength and comfort for all those affected by the tragedy.

The NBCC condemned this a...