Archive · 24 Aug 2026
CRPF Jawan Injured as Houses Burn in Manipur Gunfight
Several houses were burned or damaged in parts of Manipur on Monday.
The first reported fire happened at a house in Taphou Kuki village.
More fires were then reported in nearby Naga Taphou and other areas.
Shooting later broke out between two groups.
A Central Reserve Police Force soldier was hit in the foot by a bullet.
He was taken to a hospital, and police said he was out of danger.
Local people blocked an important highway with logs, tyres and debris.
Officials sent more security forces and said they were trying to prevent further violence.
A Central Reserve Police Force jawan was injured during firing between two groups in Taphou Naga, Senapati district.
A house was reportedly torched in Taphou Kuki, Kangpokpi district, around 2:30-2:40 a.m.
Several houses were later reported burnt or damaged in Naga Taphou and nearby areas, including houses linked to Kuki and Poumai Naga residents.
The injured jawan was taken to Senapati District Hospital; police said he was out of danger, while another report said he was receiving treatment.
Protests blocked National Highway 2 with burning logs, tyres and debris before security forces were deployed and transport services resumed later in the day.
- Who
- A Central Reserve Police Force jawan, local residents, security forces and unidentified groups were involved in the reported incidents.
- What
- Houses were burnt or damaged, firing injured a paramilitary soldier, and locals blocked National Highway 2.
- When
- Monday; fires were reported around 2:30-2:40 a.m., further incidents after 4 a.m., and firing around 9:20 a.m.
- Where
- Taphou Kuki in Kangpokpi district and Naga Taphou and adjoining areas of Senapati district, Manipur.
- Why
- The violence reportedly followed arson incidents, but the circumstances behind the fires and firing, and responsibility for them, remained unclear.
Police and Official Accounts
Local and Unverified Accounts
Extent and ownership of damage
Police and Official Accounts
Police accounts described a torched house in Taphou Kuki followed by several houses being burnt in Naga Taphou.
Local and Unverified Accounts
Other reports said houses associated with both Kuki and Poumai Naga residents were targeted, including one allegedly demolished house; the full extent remained under assessment.
Cause and responsibility
Police and Official Accounts
Police said the firing followed an arson incident and involved two groups, while authorities strengthened security to control the situation.
Local and Unverified Accounts
Local reports said the circumstances and identities of those responsible were not established; an allegation that armed Kuki groups attacked a Liangmai Naga village was not independently verified.
Condition of the injured jawan
Police and Official Accounts
A police officer said the jawan was admitted to Senapati District Hospital and was out of danger.
Local and Unverified Accounts
Another report said he remained under treatment and that he could not identify the direction of the bullet because firing appeared to come from both sides.
- Injured
- A Central Reserve Police Force jawan from the 36th Battalion suffered a bullet injury during firing.
- Reported identity
- One report identified the injured soldier as 54-year-old Sub-Inspector (General Duty) Pradeep Singh.
- First fire
- A house in Taphou Kuki village was reportedly torched around 2:30-2:40 a.m.
- Reported damage
- Several houses were reportedly burnt or damaged around Naga Taphou, 9MR, Mareimei and nearby areas.
- Road blockade
- Locals blocked National Highway 2, also described as the Imphal-Dimapur highway, with burning logs, tyres and debris.
- Official response
- Additional security forces and Road Opening Parties were deployed in Taphou and adjoining areas.
- Village authority demand
- The Taphou Kuki Village Authority condemned the destruction and demanded that those responsible be identified within 24 hours.
Sources
CRPF Jawan Injured In Manipur Gunfight, Several Houses Burnt
Paramilitary Soldier Injured In Manipur Firing, Several Houses Set On Fire
CRPF jawan injured in gunfight, houses torched in Manipur’s Senapati; NH-2 blocked - Telegraph India