Manipur: Five reportedly injured in fresh firing in Kamjong
- 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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Man shot dead, 4 injured in militant attack in Manipur
Suspected militants attacked Chassad village in Manipur's Kamjong district on Saturday, resulting in one death and four injuries. The incident involved an exchange of fire between the militants and a local armed group, with the gunfight reportedly ongoing. This attack adds to the ongoing violence between Kuki and Naga tribes in the state since February.
One dead, four injured as militants launch gun attack in Manipur's Kamjong
More than 50 people have been killed and dozens of houses burnt following clashes between Kuki and Naga tribes in the state since February. The violence has affected Tamenglong, Kamjong, Ukhrul, Noney and Kangpokpi districts.
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