Three civilians died and four were injured in a militant attack. Suspected militants opened fire on N Teikhang village, setting several houses ablaze. Villagers fled their homes and sought shelter in nearby forests. This incident followed a previous ambush that killed four Naga civilians. Security forces are continuing operations in the affected area.

IMPHAL: Two villagers were killed and another injured in a gun attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday morning, officials told news agency PTI.

The Union government has deferred the Census exercise in the state after protests in the region, a Manipur government statement said.