17-year-old Naga youth shot dead in Manipur, say police

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A 17-year-old youth identified as NK Wiphenbou was shot dead while walking between two locations in Manipur's Tamenglong district on September 21, 2026.
The victim was discovered by village volunteers following the attack which authorities attributed to suspected militants.
Violence in the region has escalated recently due to ongoing clashes between Naga and Kuki communities.
The state government remains focused on controlling tensions across multiple affected districts including Tamenglong, Kangpokpi, and Ukhrul.

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