Archive · 18 Dec 2025
Manipur Violence: Border Village Clash Injures One
There was a fight with guns in a village near the border of Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday night.
The fight happened close to the areas called Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai, which are near Churachandpur district.
Officials say that several gunshots were fired, and one person might have been hurt.
This fight has made the situation in Manipur more tense.
Some people had to leave their homes again because they were scared.
The government is sending more police to keep things calm, but some people want more protection and a proper investigation.
Gunshots were fired in the peripheral areas of Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Tuesday night, escalating tensions in the restive state.
The incident occurred near Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai areas, bordering Churachandpur district.
Several rounds of gunshots were reported, with allegations of heavy weapons, including RPGs and mortars, being used.
One person was injured in the clash, though officials initially reported no injuries.
Additional security forces have been deployed, and an investigation is underway, but no arrests have been made so far.
- Who
- Officials, residents, and COCOMI
- What
- Gunshots fired in border village areas
- When
- Tuesday night
- Where
- Bishnupur district, Manipur
- Why
- Escalation of tensions in the restive state
Government and Security Forces
Local Residents and COCOMI
Security Measures
Government and Security Forces
Additional security forces have been deployed to maintain peace and prevent further violence.
Local Residents and COCOMI
Residents demand adequate and sustained security deployment to protect civilians.
Investigation and Accountability
Government and Security Forces
An investigation is underway, but no arrests have been made so far.
Local Residents and COCOMI
COCOMI demands immediate registration of FIRs and a senior-level investigation team to handle the case.
- Location
- Bishnupur district, Manipur
- Date
- Tuesday night
- Incident
- Gunshots fired
- Areas Affected
- Torbung and Phougakchao Ikhai
- Casualties
- One injured (disputed)
- Weapons Used
- Automatic weapons, rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), 81-mm mortars
- Duration of Firing
- Over 20 minutes
- Security Response
- Additional security forces deployed
Sources
Breaking News LIVE | Manipur Violence Flare-Up: Border Village Clash Leaves One Injured
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