Fresh violence in Kangpokpi, 2 killed
- On Friday, suspected militants armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Langka Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, killing two residents and injuring two others.
- Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh had recently visited Kangpokpi to advance peace and restore normalcy in the conflict-affected region before this violence erupted.
- Following the attack, village volunteers retaliated against the militants, exchanging fire as residents Maliangjinang Abonmai and Namthiulungbou Prinmai sustained serious injuries.
- Condemning the attack, the Liangmai Naga Council declared an immediate 'total shutdown' across all Liangmai Naga-inhabited areas; protesters blocked roads in Imphal West district demanding justice.
- Ethnic clashes between Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities have killed more than 260 people and displaced thousands since May 2023, underscoring Manipur's persistent instability.
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Fresh violence in Kangpokpi, 2 killed
Suspected militants attacked Langka Naga village, killing two villagers and injuring two others. The villagers were working in a paddy field when the attack occurred on Friday morning. Security forces rushed to the area after the incident, and some villagers reportedly fired back. This violence follows recent arson in the Champhai area, escalating tensions. The Liangmai Naga Council has declared an immediate shutdown across their inhabited regio…
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