Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Manipur CM Calls for Peace After Naga Civilian Ambush
Four Naga civilians were killed when their vehicle was ambushed in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.
Six people were travelling toward Senapati at the time.
One survivor said the attackers wore camouflage clothing and had red ribbons on their rifles.
Two people escaped, including one who was shot in the arm.
The killings led to a shutdown in several Naga-majority areas.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said communities need to talk and work together to rebuild trust.
He said his government’s main goal is to restore peace and deliver justice.
Separately, a blast occurred at an elected lawmaker’s home in Imphal, but nobody was hurt.
The chief minister condemned that attack and said those responsible would be brought to justice.
Four Naga civilians were killed in an ambush in Kangpokpi district on Thursday morning.
Two other passengers, including survivor Gaikamang Ringkangmai, escaped the attack with injuries or unharmed.
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh called for dialogue and collective efforts to overcome community mistrust.
A United Naga Council shutdown closed businesses, institutions and roads across several Naga-majority areas.
A blast at BJP MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh’s Imphal residence caused no casualties and was condemned by the chief minister.
- Who
- Four Naga civilians were killed; Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh responded, while two other passengers survived.
- What
- An ambush killed four civilians in Kangpokpi, followed hours later by a blast at an MLA’s residence in Imphal West.
- When
- The ambush occurred around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday; the residence blast was reported around 1:30 a.m. on Friday.
- Where
- The ambush occurred between Makui Asang and Thanamba Naga village along the IT Road in Kangpokpi district; the blast occurred at Sapam Ranjan Singh’s residence in Imphal West.
- Why
- The chief minister said sustained dialogue and collective efforts are needed to address the trust deficit and restore peace after continuing violence.
- Ambush casualties
- Four Naga civilians were killed.
- Ambush location
- Between Makui Asang and Thanamba Naga village along the IT Road, Kangpokpi district.
- Survivors
- Gaikamang Ringkangmai and Japou M.K. escaped; Ringkangmai suffered a bullet injury to his left arm.
- Government response
- Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said restoring peace is the government’s foremost priority and justice would be delivered.
- Shutdown
- The United Naga Council called a shutdown affecting Senapati, Ukhrul, Kamjong, Tamenglong, Noney and Chandel.
- Separate blast
- A blast at MLA Sapam Ranjan Singh’s residential compound caused no injuries or casualties.