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Kuki-Naga tensions deepen as Manipur reports one of its deadliest days in 2026
Nine people have been killed and at least 14 houses burned during a new wave of violence across Manipur's hill districts. The unrest spread beyond the initial fatal shooting in Chassad, involving ambushes, armed exchanges and community tensions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured state authorities of support for restoring peace.
Manipur imposes prohibitory orders after fatal shooting near Chassad police station
A woman was killed in Manipur's Kamjong district on October 9, followed by renewed armed exchanges and restrictions near Chassad. Police have linked the violence to a security operation involving suspected illegal bunkers, while community groups have disputed aspects of the authorities' account. The identity of the person who fired the fatal shot remains a critical question.