Manipur, Feb. 6 -- People across the globe welcomed the new year with renewed ambitions and energy to further their career and lives while the harrowing violent conflict in Manipur, which had claimed the lives of hundreds, took a violent turn as it entered the new year.

The sound of gunshots had finally simmered down along the adjoining areas of Kangchup hill range when on 30 January, 2024, suspected armed Kuki militants carried out a malicious attack in adjoining areas of Koutruk, Imphal West which claimed the lives of two village volunteers, Khaba and Michaeldev.

Prior to this, another attack was also launched by suspected Kuki militants on 17 January, 2024 at Kangchup, Imphal West, which resulted in a gunfight and claimed the life of...