Two Naga civilians killed, two injured in gun attack in Manipur
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Two Naga civilians were killed and two others injured in an armed attack at Kalenjang village in Manipur's Senapati district.
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- Two men from the Mao and Poumai Naga communities were shot dead at a residence in Kalenjang village on Saturday.
- Two other individuals were injured during the same attack and taken to a local hospital for treatment.
- The village had been largely abandoned since July following previous arson incidents.
- Local authorities have launched an investigation into the violence, which occurred amid ongoing regional ethnic tensions.
What to watch next
- Ongoing investigation by local police into the Kalenjang village attack.
- Security situation for Naga residents in Manipur following recent string of violent incidents.
- Potential impact of the suspended economic blockade by the United Naga Council on future negotiations.
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Lhingjahoi Hangshing
village chief
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“I would like to condemn the attempted arson attack on my village by neighbouring non-Kuki-Zo community, and I would like to clarify that we have left the village since the ongoing tension between the two tribals in the region”
In the article
…by miscreants in July. The village had been abandoned after the arson in July, the police said. A statement was also issued by the village chief, Lhingjahoi Hangshing, clarifying that the village had been abandoned. “ I would like to condemn the attempted arson attack on my village by neighbouring non-Kuki-Zo community, and I would like to clarify that we have left the village since the ongoing tension between the two tribals in the region ,” read the statement. The identities and condition of the two injured persons were not immediately known. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. A police team reached the area shortly after the incident…
N Biren Singh
Former chief minister
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“These were civilians who deserved to live without fear… How long are we going to keep counting bodies instead of holding those responsible accountable and bringing the deteriorating law and order situation under control?”
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…killing of the two civilians, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh called it a “cowardly act of violence”. Former chief minister N Biren Singh said there have been more than 60 murders this year. In a post on X, he said, “… These were civilians who deserved to live without fear… How long are we going to keep counting bodies instead of holding those responsible accountable and bringing the deteriorating law and order situation under control? ” The latest killings come two days after four Tangkhul Naga civilians were killed in an armed attack at Pilong in Kamjong district, near the India-Myanmar border. The two incidents have further heightened concerns…
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