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Nine killed in renewed Naga-Kuki violence across three Manipur districts
At least nine people were killed in renewed Naga-Kuki violence across three districts of Manipur in 24 hours.
Officials said six of those killed were Nagas, two were Kukis and one was of Nepalese origin.
The deaths were reported in Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul, where Naga and Kuki communities live.
In Kamjong, a Kuki woman was killed during an exchange of fire between security forces and an armed group near Chassad, as forces moved to remove illegal bunkers.
Two Naga village guards were later killed in the district, and three more were killed in an attack in Kangpokpi.
At least 14 homes were set on fire as tensions rose.
The chief minister condemned the violence and ordered authorities to take steps to restore peace and order.
Police said an investigation into one of the attacks was under way, but there was no official confirmation about possible involvement by armed groups from across the India-Myanmar border.
At least nine people were killed in Naga-Kuki violence across three Manipur districts within 24 hours, officials said.
Four deaths were reported in Kamjong, four in Kangpokpi and one in Ukhrul.
The violence followed the killing of a Kuki woman during cross-fire in Kamjong on Friday night.
Two Naga village guards were killed in Ningchou Chingdong village on Saturday, and three more were killed in an attack on Makui village in Kangpokpi.
The Manipur chief minister condemned the killings and said authorities had been instructed to take steps to restore peace and order.
- Who
- At least nine people were killed; officials said six were Nagas, two were Kukis and one was of Nepalese origin.
- What
- Naga-Kuki violence flared across three Manipur districts, leaving at least nine people dead.
- When
- Within 24 hours, including Friday night and Saturday morning.
- Where
- Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts in Manipur.
- Why
- The violence was triggered after a Kuki woman was killed in cross-fire between security forces and an armed group. The reasons for the subsequent attacks were not established.
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The chief minister has condemned the killing of innocent civilians and the violence that occurred today...[CM] has instructed the authorities to take immediate and effective steps to tackle the situation, restore peace and order
remains steadfast in its resolve to advance lasting peace, stability
A 42-year-old Kuki woman was killed in cross-fire near Chassad police station in Kamjong district.
Two Naga village guards were killed in Ningchou Chingdong village.
Three Naga village guards were killed in an attack on Makui village in Kangpokpi district.
- Deaths
- At least nine people
- Districts
- Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul
- Deaths by district
- Four in Kamjong, four in Kangpokpi and one in Ukhrul
- People killed, by community or origin
- Six Nagas, two Kukis and one man of Nepalese origin
- Houses set on fire
- At least 14
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