Woman Shot Dead in Manipur's Kamjong District
· India · The Hindu, Hindustan Times
A woman was shot dead in the Kuki-majority Chassad village of Manipur's Kamjong district on the night of October 9, 2026. The victim, a mother of five, sustained fatal gunshot wounds near her neck. Following the incident, clashes erupted between Kuki and Naga armed groups, leading to the burning of several houses. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 162 of the BNSS within a 400-metre radius of the Chassad police gate junction to curb further violence. The situation remains tense as security forces manage the ongoing unrest.
Why it matters
The killing has reignited violent conflict between local armed groups in Manipur, forcing district authorities to restrict public movement to prevent further casualties and property damage.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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