On January 18, four Meitei civilians including a father-son duo, were shot dead by Kuki militants at Ningthoukhong Kha Khunou in Bishnupur District of Manipur, reports The Sangai Express. The father-son duo was identified as Oinam Bamonjao (63) and Oinam Manitomba (37) while the other two victims were identified as Thiyam Somendro (53) and Ningthoujam Nabadeep.
On January 17, a Village Defence Volunteer (VDV) identified as Takhellambam Manoranjan (26) was killed and another volunteer identified as Mangshatabam Wanglen, sustained bullet injuries when suspected Kuki militants attacked a village at the Kangchup area in Imphal West District of Manipur, reports Northeast Now.