Three civilians were killed and several houses torched in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, following an early morning clash on Friday amid renewed concerns over security in the region.
Details of the clash remain unconfirmed by authorities
Jun 05, 2026
11:34 am
What's the storyA fresh wave of violence erupted in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday, killing three civilians and damaging several homes.
According to local reports, the incident occurred at around 4:10am in Loibol Khullen village, New Keithelmanbi area.
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