One killed, four villagers injured in armed attack in Manipur’s Kamjong district

IMPHAL: One man was killed and four others were injured in an armed attack in India’s troubled state of Manipur.

According to Kashmir Media Service, armed men attacked five villagers in Chassad, a Kuki-majority village in Kamjong district near the Myanmar border. The incident took place on 17 October.

The injured were taken to hospital, where they are receiving treatment.

The injured

The injured include Thangjahou Haokip, chief of Chassad village, and Sepao Haokip, chief of Phungtha village. Thanginthuthang, secretary of the Chassad village authority, and S Khailun Haokip, a member of the authority, were also injured.

Villagers said Sepao Haokip had earlier been displaced by violence. He had moved from his native village in another part of the district.

Kuki villagers say Naga militants ambushed the five men while they were repairing electricity wires.

Committee on Tribal Unity condemns attack

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), based in Kangpokpi, condemned the attack. It described the attackers as militants active under the leadership of Tangkhul.

The Tangkhul are a branch of the Naga community, and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim, Isak-Muivah group (NSCN-IM), has strong support among the community.

The incident highlights continuing security concerns in the border areas of Manipur. It also underlines the risks faced by ordinary citizens amid tension between different communities.