At least one person was reportedly killed in an exchange of fire between Kuki and Naga groups in the Kuki Taphou area of Manipur’s Senapati district, triggering tension and prompting advisories against non-essential travel along National Highway-2 (NH-2).
According to preliminary reports from local sources, the incident occurred when armed Kuki militants allegedly opened fire on Naga cultivators working in the area. The cultivators reportedly retaliated, triggering an exchange of fire in which one person belonging to the Kuki community sustained critical injuries and later succumbed.
The deceased is yet to be officially identified, while the circumstances leading to the firing remain unclear.
Security forces have reportedly rushed to the area to contain the situation and prevent further escalation. Local residents and authorities have advised commuters to avoid non-essential travel along NH-2 as tension continues.
Police and district authorities are yet to issue an official confirmation or detailed account of the incident.