Militants burn down two houses in Manipur village, exchange fire with security forces
Militants attacked the Naga village of Chawangkining in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, on the night of September 15, burning two houses and engaging in a six‑hour gunfight with CRPF forces. The clash followed the killing of two Kuki women in Tamenglong district and prompted condemnation from local political leaders.
- ✓Militants attacked the Naga village of Chawangkining in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, on the night of September 15, burning two houses and engaging in a six‑hour gunfight with CRPF forces.
- ✓on Tuesday, September 15, setting fire to two peripheral wooden houses and exchanging fire with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel deployed nearby.
- ✓The confrontation lasted approximately six hours, with intermittent shooting reported until about 4:30 a.m.
- ✓on Wednesday, September 16.
Security officials reported that a sizable group of armed militants equipped with sophisticated weapons launched an assault on the hill village of Chawangkining around 10:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, setting fire to two peripheral wooden houses and exchanging fire with Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel deployed nearby.
The confrontation lasted approximately six hours, with intermittent shooting reported until about 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16. The CRPF returned fire, preventing the militants from entering the village. The incident occurred hours after two Kuki women were shot dead in Leisangphai, Tamenglong district, heightening tensions in the region.
Local leaders, including Naga Peoples' Front legislator Awangbou Newmai and a Kuki MLA from Saikul constituency, denounced the attacks and the earlier killings, accusing NSCN‑IM and ZUF‑K cadres of involvement. The violence underscores ongoing ethnic friction between Naga and Kuki communities in Manipur and raises concerns about civilian safety and the spread of armed insurgency in the state.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |