Three Kuki villagers killed in Manipur
Three Kuki villagers were killed and four others injured in an attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Local organizations have blamed Naga extremist groups for the violence, which follows a similar attack on Naga civilians days earlier.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing and volatile ethnic conflict in Manipur, raising concerns about the failure of security forces to maintain order.
Unidentified gunmen on Monday (August 31, 2026) killed three Kuki villagers, including two women, and injured four others along the same road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, where four Liangmai Naga civilians were gunned down on Thursday (August 27, 2026).
According to Kuki-Zo organisations, the incident occurred at around 9.30 a.m. They said suspected members of two Naga extremist groups attacked N. Teikhang Kuki village near the IT Road and opened fire while torching several houses.
The deceased were identified as Tingneichin Lhouvum, 40, Hoineineng Lhoujem, 21, and Lamtinthang Lhoujem, 36. Two women were among the injured.
N. Teikhang Kuki village is close to Makui Ashang village, near where suspected Kuki extremists allegedly killed the four Nagas four days ago.
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