IMPHAL : Two persons were killed and several houses were set ablaze after armed assailants attacked Kultuh village in Manipur’s Kamjong district early Thursday, according to police and local reports.
The deceased have been identified as Letminlun Haokip (34) and Lunminthang Haokip (36). Two other persons were reportedly injured in the attack, while several families fled the village as houses caught fire. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and the full extent of the damage is yet to be officially assessed.
Local organisations have alleged the involvement of NSCN-Eastern Flank cadres in the attack. However, security agencies have not officially confirmed the identity of the attackers, and investigations are ongoing.
The latest violence comes at a time of heightened tension across parts of Manipur following the recovery of the bodies of six Naga civilians believed to have been abducted from Kangpokpi district last month. The killings triggered widespread condemnation from Naga organisations and renewed concerns over the security situation in the state’s hill districts.
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Although authorities have not established any direct link between the two incidents, the attack on Kultuh village is likely to intensify fears of further escalation in already sensitive areas.Kamjong district, which shares a border with Myanmar, has long faced security challenges due to its remote terrain and the presence of various armed groups operating in the wider region.
The district has periodically witnessed incidents involving armed factions, contributing to concerns over civilian safety. The attack has also raised fresh humanitarian concerns, with reports indicating that multiple families were displaced after their homes were torched. Local residents are understood to have sought safety in neighbouring areas following the violence.
Police said investigations are underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those responsible.