Imphal: Four civilians died in a suspected sniper attack on National Highway 102. Gunmen opened fire on two vehicles near the Kuki settlement of Yaolen village around noon on Friday. It was a calculated ambush.
The victims were driving in a Bolero pick-up and a Maruti Swift when the shooting started near New Haven. Among the dead are mother and son Kapangkhui RS and Haoleila RS from Shangshak village. August Ngalung and Khanmila, a pair of siblings from Tashar village, also perished in the attack.
Details remain thin. Security officials have yet to identify the assailants or explain the precise circumstances behind the violence. The incident has left commuters fearing for their lives on the highway. As one report noted: "The attack on civilian travellers has renewed concerns over the security of NH-102 and the safety of commuters using the highway."
Authorities are still processing the scene. No suspects are in custody. The state awaits further information regarding the response from local security forces.
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