ALBAWABA- In a tragic incident, suspected insurgents in Manipur state in India kidnapped and killed four villagers, including a father and son, who had gone to a nearby forest to collect firewood.
The victims from Bishnupur's Akasoi village were allegedly tortured before being killed. The bodies were recovered after a police trek in the forest.
This disturbing event raises questions about the effectiveness of the "buffer zone" amid ongoing ethnic tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities.
The incident highlights the challenges faced by locals engaging in routine activities, pointing to the broader issue of insecurity of the minor ethnicities in India.
