Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Nagaland Journalist Shot in Manipur, Sparking Probe Demands
A journalist from Nagaland named Dip Saikia was shot twice in Manipur while he was returning from a flower festival.
Police arrested a person with an air gun, the shooter claimed he was aiming at a bird.
The journalist was hit in his armpit and thigh and was brought to a hospital.
The incident raised concerns about press freedom and safety for journalists, particularly in conflict areas.
The Naga Journalists’ Union Manipur and Hornbill TV are pushing for an impartial investigation.
Separately, police arrested six militants in different Manipur districts.
Dip Saikia, a journalist from Nagaland, was shot in Manipur.
The shooting occurred with an air gun in Laii village.
A suspect, Raiveinni Ramai, was arrested.
The incident happened after the journalist covered a flower festival.
The Naga Journalists’ Union and Hornbill TV have demanded an impartial probe.
- Who
- Dip Saikia, a journalist, was shot.
- What
- A journalist was shot with an air gun.
- When
- The shooting occurred while returning from an assignment.
- Where
- Laii village, Manipur.
- Why
- The shooter claimed he was aiming at a bird.
- Victim
- Dip Saikia, journalist from Nagaland
- Incident Location
- Laii village, Manipur
- Weapon
- Air gun
- Suspect
- Raiveinni Ramai of Phuba Khuman village
- Arrests
- One person arrested; six militants arrested in separate incidents
- Employer
- Hornbill TV