India, June 5 -- 3 people were killed and 7 houses were reduced to ashes in a suspected militant attack on Loibol Khullen village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district today, according to Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki-Zo tribes in the state.

In a statement issued on Friday, KIM alleged that heavily armed cadres belonging to NSCN-IM and its alleged proxy outfit ZUF (K) launched an attack on the village around 4 am. The organisation claimed that the assault targeted civilians, resulting in the deaths of three residents and extensive damage to homes and other properties.

The deceased were identified as Letkhongam Haokip, his wife Tinmary Haokip, and Jangminlal Haokip, all residents of Loibol Khullen village. The Ku...