Manipur police posted on X, "On 04.12.2023, in a gunfight between unknown armed miscreants at Leithao village near Saibol in Tengnoupal district under Machi police station, 13 persons were killed. District police and security forces rushed to the spot. A case has been registered and investigation is on".
Manipur Police on Thursday said that situation in the state over the last 24 hours continues to be tense. Police in its press note issued on August 3 said that there have been sporadic incidents of firing and mob congregation. 'Manipur Still Tense': Fresh Incidents of Firing and Loot Keep Situation Volatile, Police Appeals to People Not to Fall Prey to Rumours.
An injured eight-year-old boy was killed along with his mother and another relative when an ambulance with the three on board was waylaid by a mob and set ablaze in Manipur s West Imphal district, officials said.