The United Kuki National Army (UKNA), a banned militant outfit, claimed responsibility for the attack, which killed three members of another armed Kuki organisation that signed a peace agreement with the government in 2008.”Security measures have been taken up to prevent any escalation of violence,” the police statement said.The ambush took place near Mongjang village, about five km from Churachandpur town, around 2 pm on Monday, when three of the victims were travelling in a car.The three men died on the spot inside the car, while the elderly woman, who was passing the area, was hit by a stray bullet.She succumbed to her injuries on the way to the Churachandpur district hospital.The car has been brought to the Churachandpur Police Station, an officer added.
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