Mysterious Assault: Manipur Village Chief Succumbs to Injuries

A village chief in Manipur's Churachandpur district, M Haokip, succumbed to injuries following an alleged assault by unidentified men. The attack is suspected to involve rebels from the United Kuki National Army. An investigation is underway as authorities explore motives behind the attack.

A village chief from Manipur's Churachandpur district died after being allegedly attacked by unidentified men, officials reported on Tuesday. The victim, M Haokip, led T Khonomphai village in the Henglep sub-division and was assaulted Monday evening.

Authorities suspect the involvement of the United Kuki National Army, a rebel group that has not signed the Suspension of Operations pact with the central and state governments. Villagers' attempts to rush the 50-year-old Haokip to Churachandpur District Hospital for treatment were in vain as he succumbed to his injuries en route.

Police have launched an investigation from Henglep police station after registering a case. Meanwhile, the body of the deceased was returned to the villagers upon completing necessary formalities.

(With inputs from agencies.)