Toll in militant firing in Manipur's Senapati rises to 3 with death of injured man in hospital
The death toll from a militant attack in Manipur's Senapati district has risen to three following the passing of an injured victim in the hospital. Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has condemned the violence, highlighting a surge in killings and a deteriorating law and order situation in the region.
Why it matters
Reflects ongoing ethnic and militant violence in Northeast India, raising significant concerns regarding regional security and governance.
A 49-year-old man who was injured in a gun attack by suspected militants in Manipur's Senapati district a day ago succumbed to injuries at a private hospital on Sunday (September 27, 2026), officials said.
Suspected militants shot dead two Naga civilians and injured two others in Manipur's Senapati district on Saturday (September 26, 2026). The injured — Adani Manio (33) and Ashiho Sani (49) — were taken to a private hospital in Senapati district for treatment.
Mr. Sani died at the private hospital around 3 a.m., officials said. His body has been taken to Senapati district hospital for post-mortem.
Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh also condemned the incident and said there have been more than 60 killings this year.
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