71-year-old Kuki man killed in arson attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district

A 71-year-old Kuki man was killed in an arson attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. According to officials, unidentified miscreants set ablaze a paddy field during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, resulting in the man's death.

The incident reflects ongoing tensions in the region. Kangpokpi district has witnessed repeated communal violence between Kuki and Meitei communities in recent months.