Three Villagers, Including Woman, Killed In Fresh Violence In Manipur Amid Unrest; 7 Houses Burnt
Three Villagers, Including Woman, Killed In Fresh Violence In Manipur Amid Unrest; 7 Houses Burnt Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 12:55 IST The
Three Villagers, Including Woman, Killed In Fresh Violence In Manipur Amid Unrest; 7 Houses Burnt Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 12:55 IST The assault killed three civilians, including a woman, and seven houses were reduced to ashes, KIM said, adding "substantial damage" occurred to public properties Image for representation | File image credit: PTI Three people, including a woman, were killed, and seven houses were torched in an alleged militant attack on Loibol Khullen village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Friday, according to Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the prominent body representing the Kuki-Zo community in the state. In a statement issued Friday, KIM accused members of the Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) and its “proxy outfit" ZUF (K) of attacking the village at around 4 A.M. The assault killed three civilians — including a woman — and seven houses were reduced to ashes, it said, adding “substantial damage" occurred to public properties.
“This reprehensible act of violence has resulted in the tragic killing of three innocent civilians — Letkhongam Haokip, his wife Tinmary Haokip, and Jangminlal Haokip — while seven houses were reduced to ashes and substantial damage was inflicted upon civilian properties," the statement read. ‘Serious Violation Of Human Dignity’ Describing the incident as a “serious violation of human dignity", the KIM stated: “The deliberate killing of innocent persons and the destruction of homes and livelihoods constitute a serious violation of human dignity and fundamental human rights. The deliberate targeting of civilians and the destruction of homes can never be justified under any circumstances". The organisation also called on authorities to initiate action against perpetrators and prevent further attacks on civilians.
“The authorities must also take urgent measures to safeguard vulnerable villages and prevent further attacks on innocent civilians". There was no response from the groups named in the statement at the time of filing this report. Fresh Violence Fuels Prolonged Conflict The incident comes against the backdrop of over three years of ethnic violence in Manipur — which started in May 2023 — after Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities clashed over the former’s demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. The violence spread throughout the state, leading to widespread killings, internet shutdown, and displacement. According to multiple official and media estimates, over 250 people have been killed and around 60,000 displaced since the start of the ethnic violence in the state. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Location: Kangpokpi, India, India First Published: June 05, 2026, 12:50 IST News india Three Villagers, Including Woman, Killed In Fresh Violence In Manipur Amid Unrest; 7 Houses Burnt Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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