2 Killed In Fresh Manipur Clash, Angry Locals Leave Bodies Outside CM Residence

Two people killed in a suspected militant ambush in Manipur were brought by protesters to the residence of Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh in Imphal, triggering police action to disperse the gathering. The victims, Arubam Ronil and Lairenlakpam Inaobi, were among 16 people collecting firewood near the Imphal East–Kangpokpi district border. Four others were injured, and three people remain missing. Police fired tear gas shells, and the bodies were later taken to JNIMS. The incident comes amid fresh violence, including the torching of houses and attacks on civilians in Kamjong district.