Two bullet-riddled bodies recovered near forest

Two persons were killed after sustaining bullet injuries at a place in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, police said today.

The two bullet-riddled bodies, which are yet to be identified, were found near the fringes of a nearby forest by locals today, following which the nearby Saparmeina police station was alerted.

Additional police force was rushed to the spot and investigation was on, a police officer said.

The bodies were being brought to Imphal for post-mortem, from the site, which is located 47 km from the state capital.

Locals said that the two persons were killed in a factional fight between suspected Kuki militant outfits.
 

Of late, Kangpokpi district has witnessed incidents of violence.

Last month, two transporters were injured after gunmen fired at a convoy of Imphal-bound oil tankers in two separate incidents.