India, June 30 -- Four people were killed after unidentified armed miscreants ambushed a vehicle at K. Mongjang village in Manipur's Churachandpur district around 1 pm on Monday, police said. It is believed to be a result of ongoing factional rivalry among Kuki militant groups.

Police said that three individuals travelling in the car were killed on the spot, while a woman passerby caught in the crossfire later succumbed to her injuries.

People familiar with the matter said that among the deceased was Thangboi Haokip alias Thahpi, the deputy commander-in-chief of the Kuki National Organisation/Kuki National Army (KNO/KNA), a prominent Kuki militant outfit.

No militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack, and authorities have...