Violence erupts in Manipur as nine houses, church set ablaze by unknown armed miscreants in Kangpokpi district
Local officials seek urgent action and support for displaced families, citing inadequate security response during the incident amid ongoing community tensions.
Violence erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district when unknown armed assailants allegedly set ablaze nine houses and a church in the Tokpa Liangmai Naga village. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening around 9:30 PM, near Tumnoupokpi Thangal village. Local residents rushed to the scene and aided in containing the blaze, while additional security personnel were deployed in the area.
The Tokpa Naga Village Authority condemned the attack, stating that assailants engaged in indiscriminate firing and caused extensive damage to residential properties, a church, and other assets, displacing affected families. CRPF and Kangpokpi police stationed at Kalaphar High School reportedly did not respond in a timely manner despite multiple appeals from the village authority, demanding an FIR, investigation, security for villagers, and immediate relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for those affected.
The Liangmai Naga Council also condemned the incident, alleging that the attack was carried out by armed men from another community, urging the government and security authorities to act promptly and impartially. The incident reflects the ongoing tensions between Kuki-Zo and Naga communities in the district. Since February 5 until August 11, security forces and law-enforcing agencies in Manipur have recovered a total of 1,422 arms, 7,010 rounds of ammunition, and 1,137 different explosives, demonstrating stepped-up security operations alongside sustained political outreach aimed at restoring peace in the violence-prone state.
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