Suspected militants on Monday (January 26, 2026) afternoon torched several houses and farmhouses in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, triggering tension in the hill areas of the State, officials said.
According to police, the incident took place at K. Songlung village in the Kuki-dominated district.
The extent of the damage was yet to be ascertained as security forces, including Assam Rifles, have rushed to the spot, officials said, adding that further details were awaited.
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Meanwhile, the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has claimed responsibility for the act and alleged that the houses and farmhouses were being used by illicit poppy cultivators.
