Ethnic violence in Papua New Guinea kills 64

International Desk: At least 64 people have been killed in ethnic violence in the highlands of Papua New Guinea. This loss of life occurred when the people of Enga province were fired upon indiscriminately. It is said that this ambush is the worst in the last few years. BBC news.

Clashes have intensified due to illegal firearms. Police are recovering the body near the town of Wabag, about 600 kilometers (373 miles) northwest of the capital, Port Moresby.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) quoted Acting Superintendent George Kakas of the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary as saying that this is the biggest attack to date in Nga.

Such an event has not been seen before. He said, we are all devastated, we are all under stress. It's really hard to explain. Police have obtained several videos and footage of the scene.

A truck loaded with dead bodies was seen there. The country often erupts into ethnic conflicts over land and resource sharing. Earlier, a three-month lockdown was imposed in Nga province in July last year. Police imposed a curfew and travel ban at that time.