Guwahati: The Kuki Inpi Manipur has strongly condemned what it described as a "barbaric and premeditated" attack on Mulam Kuki village in Manipur's Songphel-Mulam area in the early hours of Friday.

According to the organisation, villagers first heard gunfire around 1:00 AM, followed by a coordinated assault at approximately 5:30 AM, allegedly carried out by armed Tangkhul militants.

The attack left two villagers dead-identified as Letlal (43) and Paominlun Haolai (19)-who were said to have been defending their village during the assault.

KIM further alleged that at least 17 houses were set ablaze during the attack, leaving several people injured and displacing numerous families, including women and children.

Describing the incident as a grave threat to civilian safety, the organisation expressed concern over the continued vulnerability of Kuki-inhabited areas. It urged authorities to take immediate and decisive steps to prevent further violence.

Among its key demands, KIM called for the large-scale deployment of central security forces in Mulam and surrounding areas, the establishment of permanent security outposts, and strict monitoring mechanisms in vulnerable regions. It also sought a time-bound investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for the attack.