Tribal Clash Sparks Shutdown Chaos at Manipur Border
A tribal clash erupted at the border of Senapati and Kangpokpi districts in Manipur over a shutdown, following a roadblock by Naga volunteers protesting a double murder in Ukhrul. Violence escalated involving Kuki villagers, leading officials to impose prohibitory orders, affecting several Naga areas.
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Clashes between tribal communities at the Senapati and Kangpokpi districts in Manipur led to the enforcement of prohibitory orders after a scheduled shutdown called by a civil society organization. Security forces attempted to dismantle a roadblock imposed by Naga volunteers, sparking a confrontation.
The protest was in response to the killing of two individuals in Ukhrul district earlier in April. As tensions heightened, Kuki villagers from Changoubung entered the fray, resulting in stone-pelting between the factions. Reports of gunfire added to the urgency of the situation, although the source remains unidentified.
Authorities have imposed restrictions under Section 163(1) of the BNSS in the Kangpokpi sub-division, limiting public movement from 6 pm onwards until further notice. The ongoing shutdown, initiated by the United Naga Council, has disrupted normalcy in several Naga-populated regions, including Ukhrul and Tamenglong.
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