Archive · 14 Aug 2026
Two Naga Farmers Killed in Manipur Ambush, Shutdowns Declared
In a part of India called Manipur, some farmers were walking to their fields very early in the morning when a group of armed men shot at them.
Four farmers were hurt in the shooting.
Two of them were seriously hurt and sadly passed away at the hospital.
The other two farmers were taken by helicopter to another hospital so doctors could help them.
The farmers lived in a village called Langka Naga Village.
People believe a big group of about 50 armed men carried out the shooting.
Just two days before, the leader of the state had asked everyone to give up their weapons.
After the shooting, Naga leaders called for a shutdown, which means shops close and people stay home to show they are upset.
A former leader visited the hurt families and said the cycle of violence must end.
Everyone is hoping for peace so that people can live safely again.
Two Langka Naga farmers were shot dead and two others wounded in an alleged ambush in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.
The attack took place around 7:30 am along the IT Road as farmers headed to their fields, with around 50 armed men allegedly involved, believed to be KNF (P) and KRA members.
The incident came 48 hours after Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand urged communities to surrender weapons within 15 days.
The United Naga Council declared an emergency shutdown across all Naga districts and Naga-inhabited areas to protest the killings.
Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh visited the families at RIMS Hospital, provided monetary assistance, and appealed for decisive security measures.
- Who
- Two Langka Naga farmers, Malianjinang Abonmai (50) and Namthiulungbou (38), were killed; Chawang Wiriliangbou (27) and Widinang Abonmai (57) were wounded. The alleged attackers were about 50 armed men believed to be KNF (P) and KRA members.
- What
- An armed ambush on farmers heading to their fields killed two and wounded two, triggering emergency shutdowns across Naga districts and Naga-inhabited areas.
- When
- Around 7:30 am, 48 hours after Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand's appeal to surrender weapons within 15 days.
- Where
- Along the IT Road in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, with villagers from Langka Naga Village; the injured were treated at RIMS Hospital in Imphal.
- Why
- The attack is part of the continuing hill-valley violence in Manipur; shutdowns were called to protest the killings and demand stronger protection for Naga villagers along the hill-valley fringe.
- Fatalities
- 2 farmers: Malianjinang Abonmai (50) and Namthiulungbou (38), who died at the hospital
- Injured
- 2 farmers: Chawang Wiriliangbou (27) and Widinang Abonmai (57), airlifted by Indian Air Force helicopter to RIMS Hospital, Imphal
- Location
- IT Road, Kangpokpi district, Manipur, near Langka Naga Village
- Time of Attack
- Around 7:30 am
- Alleged Attackers
- Around 50 armed men carrying sophisticated weapons, believed to be KNF (P) and KRA operating jointly
- Context
- Occurred 48 hours after Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand urged weapons surrender within 15 days
- Response
- United Naga Council declared an emergency shutdown across Naga districts and Naga-inhabited areas
- Police Action
- Senior police in Kangpokpi confirmed the incident and initiated a search operation