Two Men Killed in Firing on Firewood Collectors in Manipur

Two men died and two others suffered gunshot injuries after suspected militants opened fire on a group of firewood collectors in Manipur's Imphal East district on Monday. More than 10 people had traveled to the hills near Nongshum at around 7 a.m. to collect firewood when the ambush took place. Two victims died at the scene, while two others sustained injuries. Officials reported that authorities were working to retrieve the bodies from the area. At least three people remained untraced following the attack. An injured survivor who was admitted to a private hospital in Imphal stated that the group was loading firewood when the sudden firing started.

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Incidents of violence and security challenges have affected parts of Manipur over recent years, impacting daily life and routine activities like gathering firewood in hilly areas. Local authorities and security forces frequently manage operations in these sensitive districts to maintain law and order.