Armed men attacked villages in Kangpokpi district, injuring one person. The Makui Village Authority stated militants attacked Pipuram and Makui villages. Normal life across Imphal Valley was disrupted by a 24-hour general strike. The Union government deferred Census operations in Manipur after a review meeting. The High Court of Manipur has also directed the Census process remain deferred.

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.

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…