Bodies of four Naga civilians killed in Manipur ambush retrieved
Security forces have retrieved the bodies of four Naga civilians killed in an ambush in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The United Naga Council has blamed two militant outfits for the attack, prompting the Chief Minister to order a high-level investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing ethnic tensions and security challenges in the Manipur region, which has seen recurring violence.
The bodies of four Naga civilians killed in an ambush in Manipur's Kangpokpi district were retrieved on Friday (August 28, 2026) morning, a day after the attack, officials said.
The four were killed and another person injured when armed assailants attacked a vehicle in an isolated area between Makui Ashang and Thanamba Naga villages around 8.30 a.m. on Thursday (August 27, 2026), they said.
One of the deceased was the principal of a private school.
Security forces had attempted to retrieve the bodies on Thursday (August 27, 2026) evening but could not reach the site due to an alleged blockade and disruptions at a village along the route, officials said.
A security team comprising state police personnel reached the ambush site on Friday (August 28, 2026) morning and retrieved the bodies, which were being taken to Senapati district headquarters, they said.
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