15 houses burnt in Manipur's Kamjong, three injured in gun attack
- On Saturday, October 17, 2026, armed men attacked Chassad village in Manipur's Kamjong district, killing one man and injuring four others. Seikhohao Haokip succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
- The Chassad Village Authority alleged Naga armed groups' involvement, claiming this marks the tenth such incident since ethnic tensions between Kuki and Naga tribes escalated earlier this year.
- Assam Rifles personnel evacuated the injured, including Chassad chief Thangjahao Haokip and Phungtha chief Seipao Haokip, to the Assam Rifles Hospital. Officials reported an exchange of fire between local groups and suspected militants.
- The Committee on Tribal Unity condemned the attack as 'cowardice' and urged the Centre to deploy security forces to protect Kuki villages along the international border.
- Clashes between Kuki and Naga tribes have persisted since February, resulting in more than 50 deaths and dozens of houses burnt. The region saw a deadly ambush two days prior.
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2 persons shot dead by militants in Manipur, locals demonstrate with bodies outside CM house
Imphal, Oct 19 (PTI) Two persons collecting firewood in a forest were allegedly killed by suspected militants in Manipur on Monday, triggering protests by locals who placed the bodies outside the chief minister’s residence in Imphal. Four others were also injured as militants allegedly opened fire on a group of firewood collectors at the border […]
15 houses burnt in Manipur's Kamjong, three injured in gun attack
In Chassad village, Kamjong district, fifteen houses belonging to the Kuki community were burned by suspected militants. The attack prompted many civilians to flee into the forests and a nearby Army camp. A Kuki civilian was killed earlier, and several others were injured in the violence. Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen condemned the acts of violence and called for justice.
Peace only way for Manipur to participate in India''s development journey: CM
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