3 Naga militants killed in Manipur factional gunfight
Three militants were killed and four injured during a factional gunfight between rival Naga groups in Manipur's Noney district. Separately, suspected militants opened fire on vehicles in Ukhrul district, though no casualties were reported.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing ethnic and factional instability in Northeast India, complicating regional security and peace efforts.
GUWAHATI: Three militants were killed and at least four others injured in a gunfight between rival Naga groups in Manipur’s Noney district Wednesday morning. Hours later, suspected militants opened fire on passenger and goods vehicles along the Imphal-Ukhrul road in Ukhrul district but there were no casualties.The gunfight occurred between Zeliangrong United Front-Jenchui (ZUF-J) and a combined team of Zeliangrong United Front-Kamson (ZUF-K) and National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM) at Taodaijang village.Two of the dead belonged to ZUF-J, a cessation of operations (CoO) agreement signatory with the Centre, and one to ZUF-K.The clash follows a statement from ZUF-K on Nov 1, accusing ZUF-J of collaborating with security forces.
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