Suspected Kuki Militants Attack Former Manipur CM’s Residence, Killing One and Injuring Five

A 71-year-old man was killed, and five others were injured after suspected Kuki militants targeted the residence of former Manipur Chief Minister Mairembam Koireng in Bishnupur district with a powerful bomb. The bomb, lobbed from a distance, exploded in the compound, killing R.K. Rabei, who was preparing for a local ceremony. Koireng and his family were not present during the attack. The incident has heightened tensions in the region, leading to widespread protests and human chain rallies in Imphal Valley against recent militant violence.