Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Survivor Describes Camouflaged Militants’ Deadly Ambush in Manipur
A vehicle carrying six people was attacked in Manipur.
Four passengers were killed in the ambush.
Two people survived, including Gaikamang Ringkangmai, who was shot in the arm.
He escaped by jumping from the vehicle and hiding in bushes.
Ringkangmai said the attackers wore camouflage clothes and fired from pairs.
He also said red ribbons were tied to their rifles.
A Naga community group blamed two Kuki militant organizations, but the reports do not say that this accusation has been officially confirmed.
The state government ordered security officials to find and take action against those responsible.
Gaikamang Ringkangmai said attackers in full camouflage ambushed a vehicle in Kangpokpi district.
Four of the six people in the vehicle were killed, while two survivors escaped.
Ringkangmai suffered a bullet injury to his left arm and was rescued by security forces.
The United Naga Council accused Kuki National Front (P) and Kuki Revolutionary Army of involvement.
Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh directed security officials to arrest and act against those responsible.
- Who
- Six members of the Liangmai Naga community were traveling in the vehicle; four were killed and two survived. The United Naga Council accused Kuki National Front (P) and Kuki Revolutionary Army.
- What
- Armed militants ambushed a vehicle, killing four Naga civilians and injuring one survivor.
- When
- The attack occurred on Thursday morning around 8:30 a.m.; the report was published on August 28.
- Where
- In an isolated, forested area between Makui Ashang and Thabamba Naga villages in Kangpokpi district, Manipur.
- Why
- The motive was not established in the reports. Relatives sought a factual investigation and swift justice, while the chief minister ordered action against those responsible.
Community Accusation
Officially Unconfirmed Responsibility
Who carried out the ambush
Community Accusation
The United Naga Council accused Kuki National Front (P) and Kuki Revolutionary Army of involvement.
Officially Unconfirmed Responsibility
The reports describe the accusation but do not state that investigators or authorities officially confirmed the groups’ involvement.
Response to the killings
Community Accusation
W Charenamei said the family and community wanted the facts established and swift justice, not revenge.
Officially Unconfirmed Responsibility
The state government ordered security officials to arrest and take action against those responsible, while the reports do not provide details of arrests or an investigation’s findings.
- Survivor
- Gaikamang Ringkangmai, 44, was treated at Senapati district hospital for a bullet injury to his left arm.
- Other survivor
- The second survivor was identified as Japou MK.
- Casualties
- Four people were killed in the attack, and one survivor was reported injured.
- Victims
- The deceased were Tadsongbou Ringkangmai, M Wijunamai, Anil Wijunamai and Wisobou Charenamai.
- Victims’ roles
- Tadsongbou Ringkangmai was the founder and principal of a private school; Wisobou Charenamai chaired the Chawangkining Village Authority.
- Attack details
- The ambush occurred around 8:30 a.m. in an isolated area between Makui Ashang and Thabamba Naga villages.
- Government response
- Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh instructed security officials to arrest and initiate action against those involved.
