Man shot dead in Manipur’s Kangpokpi
A 53-year-old man was shot dead by armed assailants while working in a paddy field in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Security forces have recovered the body, and an investigation is underway.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing security challenges and civil unrest in the Manipur region.
A 53-year-old man was shot dead by some armed men while he was working on a paddy field in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Saturday (July 11, 2026) evening, officials said.
Haolal Singsit, a resident of Govajang village in the Kuki-majority district, died on the spot, while his wife, Nemneikim Singsit, escaped unhurt.
Villagers told officials that they heard around 20 rounds of gunfire around 4 p.m. on Saturday (July 11). Security forces rushed to the area, and the body has been recovered.
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