Fresh Manipur violence, bodies of 3 men found

Imphal, August 18

In a fresh round of ethnic violence after 13 days of calm in strife-torn Manipur, mutilated bodies of three men were found following heavy gunfire at Kuki Thowai village in Ukhrul district on Friday, officials said.

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This is the first time that an attack in the recent bout of violence has occurred in Ukhrul district, which is dominated by Tangkhul Nagas. The officials said the bodies of the men aged between 24 and 35 years were found after the police carried out a search in the surrounding villages and forest areas. The bodies bore injury marks, apparently made using sharp knives, and their limbs were also chopped off.