On Wednesday, three church leaders were killed and four others injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, India. The attack occurred as members of the Thadou Baptist Association (TBA) were returning from a religious event in Churachandpur. Among the deceased was Reverend V Sitlhour, a former general secretary of the Manipur Baptist Convention. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the violence, emphasizing that such acts threaten the fragile peace in a state already grappling with ethnic conflict since 2023. Following the killings, a total shutdown was declared in Kangpokpi district, affecting market operations and transportation. Various local organizations, including the Naga Legislatures Forum and Kuki Inpi Manipur, expressed their outrage and called for justice. The chief minister assured that the state would cover the medical expenses for the injured and urged the community to maintain peace and refrain from retaliatory actions. The incident has heightened fears and tensions within the community, as leaders call for a united front against such acts of terror.