Fresh Violence Erupts in Manipur as Abandoned Village Set Ablaze

In a disturbing incident in Manipur's Kamjong district, Khoikai Kuki village was set on fire early Wednesday morning, heightening tensions in an area already affected by ethnic violence. The village had been deserted due to ongoing clashes between the Kuki and Naga communities. Authorities are investigating the incident, which adds to a troubling toll of over 50 deaths and widespread destruction in the region this year. Read on to learn more about the situation and its implications.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 21, 2026, 13:11 IST

Tensions Rise in Manipur's Kamjong District

Imphal: In a troubling development, several homes were set ablaze in the deserted Khoikai Kuki village of Manipur's Kamjong district early Wednesday, escalating existing tensions in the region.

According to police reports, suspected militants initiated the fire around 5:30 AM.

The village had been abandoned as residents fled due to ongoing violent clashes between the Kuki and Naga communities.

Authorities are still determining the extent of the damage and the identities of those responsible for the attack.

Since the beginning of this year, ethnic violence has claimed over 50 lives and resulted in the destruction of numerous homes across various districts, including Tamenglong, Noney, Kangpokpi, Ukhrul, and Kamjong.