Woman shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong, prohibitory orders imposed
A woman was shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong district, leading to an exchange of fire between armed groups and the imposition of prohibitory orders. Authorities have restricted public gatherings to prevent further escalation of the violence.
Why it matters
Ongoing ethnic and regional violence in Manipur highlights persistent internal security challenges in India.
A woman was allegedly shot dead in Manipur's Kamjong district, triggering a fresh bout of violence in the strife-torn state that prompted the authorities to impose prohibitory orders, officials said on Saturday (October 10, 2026).
The incident happened around 9:35 p.m. on Friday (October 9) at the Kuki-majority Chassad village of the Naga-dominated district, they said.
The woman, a mother of five children, received gunshot wounds near her neck and died within minutes, they added.
The killing triggered an exchange of fire between Kuki and Naga armed groups, which continued on Saturday (October 10) morning, officials said.
Several houses were also torched in the violence, they said.
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