Three civilians were killed in a militant attack early Friday in Loibol Khullen village of Kangpokpi district, Manipur, India. According to the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the attack occurred around 4 a.m. and resulted in seven houses being burned and extensive damage to civilian property. The organization alleged that members of NSCN-IM and its associate group ZUF (K) were responsible for the assault.

The Kuki Inpi Manipur condemned the incident as an act of barbaric violence and described it as a serious violation of human rights and human dignity. The group expressed condolences and solidarity with the victims’ families and demanded a full investigation into the attack. Police have not yet issued any statement regarding the incident.

NSCN-IM is an active armed organization that has previously faced allegations of involvement in violent incidents across India’s northeastern region, according to the source.