Three Killed In Manipur’s Ukhrul Amid Escalating Kuki-Naga Tribal Clashes, Security Situation Worsens In Ethnic Conflict Zone

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:21am on 25 Apr 2026,Saturday India

At least three people were killed in fresh violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district after gunfights broke out between armed groups linked to the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities. According to police reports, the clashes occurred in two separate incidents early Friday, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries in nearby villages. The violence marks a new escalation in long-standing ethnic tensions in the region, which has witnessed repeated cycles of retaliation and armed confrontation. Security forces have been deployed and investigations are underway, while authorities remain on high alert to prevent further outbreaks of violence in the sensitive hill district. (PC: PTI)

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