One feared dead, two missing in ambush on civilians

Four civilians travelling on two two-wheelers to Phaikoh to purchase essential commodities were ambushed by suspected NSCN-IM militants between Molvailup and Phaikoh in Kamjong district on Thursday.

During the ambush, a women identified as Hatneikim Haokip is suspected to have been killed on the spot while her husband reportedly escaped with bullet injuries.

The other two civilians remain missing, and their whereabouts are still unknown. The incident reportedly occurred between 4 to 5 in the evening on Thursday.