Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Kuki Woman Dies After 2023 Gang Rape in Manipur
A Kuki woman from Manipur, who was allegedly gang-raped during the ethnic violence in 2023, died on January 10, 2024.
She was reportedly kidnapped in Imphal and gang-raped by an armed group.
Despite escaping, she never fully recovered from the trauma and physical injuries.
Several Kuki organizations are demanding justice for her and a separate administration for the Kuki community, stating that coexistence with the Meitei community is no longer possible.
The ethnic violence in Manipur has resulted in over 260 deaths and thousands of displacements.
The state has been under President’s Rule since February 2023.
The organizations allege that no effective action has been taken against the accused, and they urge the government to recognize her death as a result of the violence she endured.
A Kuki woman from Manipur allegedly gang-raped in May 2023 died on January 10, 2024, from trauma-related illness.
She was kidnapped in Imphal and gang-raped by an armed group, escaping but never fully recovering.
Kuki organizations demand justice and a separate administration for the Kuki community, citing coexistence with Meiteis as no longer possible.
Over 260 people have died and thousands displaced in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups since May 2023.
The state of Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 2023.
- Who
- A Kuki woman from Manipur who was allegedly gang-raped in 2023
- What
- The woman died on January 10, 2024, from an illness allegedly linked to the trauma of the gang rape
- When
- The gang rape allegedly occurred in May 2023, and the woman died on January 10, 2024
- Where
- The incident occurred in Imphal, Manipur, and the woman died in Guwahati, Assam
- Why
- The woman's death is alleged to be a result of the trauma and physical injuries sustained from the gang rape
- Victim
- Kuki woman from Manipur
- Incident
- Alleged gang rape in May 2023
- Death Date
- January 10, 2024
- Location of Death
- Guwahati, Assam
- Demands
- Justice and separate administration for Kuki community
- Ethnic Violence Death Toll
- More than 260 people
- State Status
- Under President’s Rule since February 2023
Sources
Kuki woman allegedly gang-raped in 2023 Manipur violence dies, groups demand action - Telegraph India
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