Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:03pm on 21 Oct 2026,Wednesday India
Several houses were set ablaze in the abandoned Khoikai Kuki village in Manipur’s Kamjong district on October 21, 2026, triggering fresh concerns over ethnic tensions. According to police, suspected militants set fire to the houses around 5:30 a.m. The village, located near Chassad, had been deserted after residents fled escalating clashes between the Kuki and Naga communities. Authorities said the extent of the damage and the identities of those responsible were yet to be established. The continuing violence has reportedly killed more than 50 people and damaged dozens of houses across Manipur this year.
