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Armed miscreants torch Naga village houses in Manipur's Kangpokpi
Something scary happened in a small village called Tokpa Liangmai Naga village.
The village is in the Kangpokpi district of the state of Manipur.
Late on Tuesday night, bad people with guns came to the village.
They shot their guns many times and then set fire to houses.
Most of the houses were made of weak materials, so they burned quickly.
People do not agree on how many houses were destroyed, with some saying around six, others at least nine, and the village council saying ten houses and a church were burned.
Nobody was hurt or killed in the attack.
Village leaders are asking the police to catch the people who did it and to make the area safer, and more security has been sent to the village.
Some people think another group of armed people was behind the attack, but the police have not confirmed who is responsible.
The village remains tense and people are worried about their safety.
Armed miscreants attacked Tokpa Liangmai Naga village (also known as Tokpa Naga village) in Manipur's Kangpokpi district late Tuesday night, firing several rounds before setting houses on fire.
Officials said at least nine houses, mostly kutcha (temporary) structures, were burnt, while local accounts put the number at around six and the Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur claimed 10 houses and a church were burnt.
No casualties or injuries have been reported, and the exact number of houses damaged was still being ascertained.
The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur condemned the attack and demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible, a swift and impartial investigation, and strengthened security; additional security personnel were deployed.
Some local residents alleged suspected armed Kuki groups were behind the attack, and the Tokpa Naga Village Authority claimed CRPF and Kangpokpi Police stationed nearby did not respond immediately, but officials have not confirmed the attackers' identity.
- Who
- Armed miscreants or assailants attacked the village; the Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur and the Tokpa Naga Village Authority condemned the incident and demanded action. The attackers' identity is not officially confirmed.
- What
- Armed men fired several rounds at Tokpa Liangmai Naga village and set fire to houses, mostly kutcha (temporary) structures; officials reported at least nine houses burnt, with no casualties.
- Where
- Tokpa Liangmai Naga village (also known as Tokpa Naga village), between Mahika and Lower Thanamba villages and near Tumnoupokpi Thangal village, in the Champai area of Kangpokpi district, Manipur.
- When
- Late Tuesday night — around 9.30 pm in one report and around 10 pm in others; officials confirmed the incident on Wednesday.
- Why
- The motive is not stated in the articles. The council alleged armed men of another community were responsible and some residents alleged suspected armed Kuki groups, but there is no official confirmation.
Community allegations and claims of damage
Official accounts and caution
Identity of the attackers
Community allegations and claims of damage
Some local residents alleged that suspected armed Kuki groups were behind the attack, and the Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur claimed armed men of another community were responsible.
Official accounts and caution
Officials and security sources have not confirmed the identity or affiliation of the attackers, and the allegations could not be independently verified.
Extent of the damage
Community allegations and claims of damage
The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur claimed around 10 houses and a church were burnt in the attack.
Official accounts and caution
Officials said at least nine houses were burnt, while local accounts put the number at around six; the exact count is still being ascertained.
Police response to the attack
Community allegations and claims of damage
The Tokpa Naga Village Authority alleged that CRPF personnel and Kangpokpi Police stationed at Kalapahar High School did not respond immediately despite timely appeals and emergency requests from neighbouring villagers.
Official accounts and caution
Officials said residents of nearby villages rushed to the spot to help contain the blaze and additional security personnel were deployed; no official response to the allegation was reported.
Key facts
- Incident
- Armed attack and arson on a Naga village
- Location
- Tokpa Liangmai Naga village, Kangpokpi district, Manipur
- Time of Attack
- Late Tuesday night — around 9.30 pm in one report, around 10 pm in others
- Houses Burnt (Officials)
- At least nine, mostly kutcha structures
- Houses Burnt (Local Accounts)
- Around six
- Council's Claim
- 10 houses and a church burnt (Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur)
- Casualties
- None reported
- Security Response
- Additional personnel deployed; CRPF and Kangpokpi Police stationed at Kalapahar High School
Quotes
Tokpa Naga Village Authority
Official of the village authority
“Despite timely appeals and emergency requests made by neighbouring villagers, the Central Reserve Police Force personnel and Kangpokpi Police stationed at Kalapahar High School did not respond immediately.”
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“The deliberate targeting of innocent civilians, residential properties and a place of worship constitutes a grave and reprehensible act of violence.”
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