Guwahati, June 19 -- A farmer in Manipur's Bishnupur District sustained injuries on Thursday afternoon after allegedly being attacked by suspected armed militants while working in his paddy field at Phubala Maning.

The incident, occurring around 3:00 pm, has once again escalated concerns over the persistent ethnic tensions plaguing the region.

Authorities have identified the victim as Ningthoujam Biren, a senior citizen from Phubala Awang Maning Leikai.

Reports indicate that suspects targeted Ningthoujam Biren, a senior citizen from Phubala Awang Maning Leikai, despite the nearby presence of security forces.

According to local sources, Biren was working with other villagers but stayed behind to complete his tasks when the assault took...