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Rival armed groups clash in Manipur as Kangpokpi shutdown is extended
Rival Naga armed groups fought in Taodaijang village in Manipur’s Noney district early on November 4, 2026.
Reports differed on the death toll: one said three people were killed, while another said at least four, including members of the Zeliangrong United Front’s Jenchui and Kamson factions.
The Kamson faction is allied with the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah), while the Jenchui faction has been covered by a ceasefire agreement with the Centre since 2022.
A dispute over Jenchui’s alleged ties with security forces may have triggered the clash, though another account said the cause was unclear.
The fighting injured several people, and a Rongmei Naga women’s group called on armed groups to stop fighting.
A Kuki-Zo organisation extended a shutdown in Kangpokpi by 48 hours, protesting what it said was the government’s failure to deliver justice for two abducted and killed Kuki-Zo men; the shutdown was due to end at 5 p.m.
on November 6.
The accounts give no further update on the investigation into the killings or the shutdown after that deadline.
A gunfight between rival Naga armed groups in Taodaijang village, Manipur, left at least three people dead, with reports differing on the toll.
The Hindu reported four deaths, while the Times of India reported three.
The groups involved were factions of the Zeliangrong United Front, with the Kamson faction allied with the NSCN-IM.
The Committee on Tribal Unity extended a shutdown in Kangpokpi district by 48 hours.
The organisation said the shutdown was a protest over the government’s failure to identify who abducted and killed two Kuki-Zo men.
- Who
- The Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui and Zeliangrong United Front-Kamson factions were involved. The NSCN-IM was also named in The Hindu’s report.
- What
- A gunfight left at least three people dead; The Hindu reported four. The Committee on Tribal Unity extended a shutdown in Kangpokpi district.
- When
- The gunfight began around 3.30 a.m. on November 4, 2026. The shutdown was extended by 48 hours.
- Where
- Taodaijang village in Noney district, Manipur; the shutdown is in Kangpokpi district.
- Why
- The Times of India said the clash was purportedly triggered by a November 1 statement accusing ZUF-J of betraying the Naga by associating with security forces. The Hindu said the cause was unclear.
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ZUF-K reportedly accused ZUF-J of betraying the Naga by associating with security forces.
A gunfight began in Taodaijang village and continued for several hours.
The Committee on Tribal Unity extended its shutdown in Kangpokpi district by 48 hours.
The extended shutdown was due to end, according to the Times of India.
- Location
- Taodaijang village, Noney district, Manipur
- Groups
- ZUF-J and ZUF-K; the NSCN-IM was also named by The Hindu
- Reported deaths
- Three, according to the Times of India; four, according to The Hindu
- Shutdown extension
- 48 hours
- Shutdown end
- 5 p.m. on November 6, according to the Times of India
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What people are saying
The frequent exchange of fire prevented security personnel from immediately reaching the area