Manipur village chief beaten to death by suspected UKNA cadres

A village chief in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, Mangthang Haokip, was tragically killed by unidentified assailants suspected to be from the United Kuki National Army (UKNA). The attack occurred on Monday afternoon, with Haokip succumbing to his injuries en route to the hospital. Police are investigating the incident, which has drawn condemnation from local associations.