Manipur probe links Sunulok Hills killings to tree-felling dispute

An official probe suggests the October 19 killing of three Meitei men in Manipur's Khongbal Sunulok Hills stemmed from a dispute over tree felling. Villagers had complained to local militant groups that Meiteis were cutting wood there. Gunmen allegedly stopped the men's vehicle and opened fire as they fled. The Kuki National Front (Nehlun), a suspect, denies involvement.