Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Five Killed in Manipur Clashes; Homes and Shops Burned
Officials said five people were killed in violence in two districts of Manipur.
Domkhonei Touthang, a mother of five, was shot in Chassad on Friday night.
Her death was followed by gunfire between Kuki and Naga armed groups.
A young man was also killed there, but reports disagree about his name and age.
Two people were killed in Ningchou, and Sandeep Rai was shot near Yaolen.
At least 10 houses were reported burned, and one report also counted 20 shops.
Authorities barred groups of five or more from gathering near a junction in Chassad.
A former chief minister separately claimed seven deaths statewide, a figure not confirmed by the other reports.
Officials reported five deaths across Kamjong and Ukhrul districts: four in Kamjong and one in Ukhrul.
In Chassad, Domkhonei Touthang, a mother of five, was shot Friday night; clashes between Kuki and Naga armed groups followed.
A 22-year-old man was also killed in Chassad, though one report instead names him as 23-year-old Michael Ngamminlen Haokip.
Two residents were killed in Ningchou, and Sandeep Rai, 40, was shot near Yaolen in Ukhrul district.
At least 10 houses were reported burned in Chassad; one account also reported 20 shops, while authorities restricted gatherings near the police gate junction.
- Who
- Those reported killed include Domkhonei Touthang, a young man in Chassad, two people in Ningchou, and Sandeep Rai.
- What
- Fresh violence involving armed groups left five people dead, with clashes and fires reported.
- When
- The incidents were reported Saturday; Touthang was shot Friday night, around 9:35–9:40 p.m.
- Where
- Chassad and Ningchou in Kamjong district, and near Yaolen in Ukhrul district, Manipur.
- Why
- Officials said Touthang's killing triggered an exchange of fire between Kuki and Naga armed groups; the reports do not establish motives for the other shootings.
Officials and reported accounts
Contrasting claims and details
Death toll
Officials and reported accounts
Officials and several reports put the toll at five in Kamjong and Ukhrul districts.
Contrasting claims and details
Former chief minister N. Biren Singh claimed seven people had died in violent incidents across the state that day.
Identity of the Chassad man
Officials and reported accounts
Most reports describe an unnamed 22-year-old man killed in the ensuing violence.
Contrasting claims and details
One report identifies the man as 23-year-old Michael Ngamminlen Haokip.
Extent of fire damage
Officials and reported accounts
Several reports mention houses burned, with accounts specifying at least 10 or 10 houses.
Contrasting claims and details
One report says 10 houses and 20 shops were burned in and around Chassad.
- Reported death toll
- Five people in Kamjong and Ukhrul districts, according to officials
- Deaths by district
- Four in Kamjong and one in Ukhrul
- Chassad victim
- Domkhonei Touthang, a mother of five, was shot Friday night
- Chassad man
- Most reports describe an unnamed 22-year-old man; one identifies 23-year-old Michael Ngamminlen Haokip
- Ningchou victims
- Ngachanso Ningshen, 35, and Leishishan Leishadang, 48; another account gives the latter's surname as Hungyo
- Reported fire damage
- At least 10 houses were burned; one report also counted 20 shops
- Restrictions
- Gatherings of five or more were prohibited within 400 metres of Chassad police gate junction; reports cite Section 162 or Section 163 of the BNSS
- Separate statewide claim
- Former chief minister N. Biren Singh claimed seven people died in violent incidents across the state that day
Sources
Woman shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong, Kuki-Naga gunfight erupts, houses torched - Telegraph India
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