4 killed after gunmen fired upon vehicles in India's Manipur-Xinhua - 新华网
NEW DELHI, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- At least four people were killed Friday after gunmen fired upon vehicles in India's northeastern state of Manipur, police said.
The vehicles were ambushed on National Highway 202 near New Haven in Ukhrul district, about 82 km northeast of Imphal, the capital city of Manipur. The victims, who were identified as Naga civilians, were traveling towards Imphal in two vehicles, according to police.
Additional security forces comprising police, border security force, army and Assam Rifles have been rushed to the area to reinforce security and prevent any further untoward incidents. Search operations have been launched in and around the area of the incident to trace and apprehend those involved, a police spokesperson said. ■
