Villages inhabited by Tangkhul Nagas in Manipur's Kamjong district were set ablaze, with suspected Kuki National Army-Burma cadres blamed for the destruction of at least 12 houses and a market. The MLA highlighted limited security force access due to proximity to active militant groups. Meanwhile, Kuki-Zo groups are protesting highway blockades, impacting essential supplies like LPG and rice, which are now fetching exorbitant prices.

Conflict reignites in Manipur as Kuki and Naga groups accuse each other of village burnings along the India-Myanmar border.

The fresh violence comes amid rising tensions between Naga and Kuki communities after the May 13 ambushes in which 3 church leaders and a Naga man were killed. | India News

Four attacks were reported between Wednesday afternoon and early Thursday morning, with Kuki and Naga organisations blaming each other for them.

Armed group attacks and torches Kuki village in Manipur, escalating ongoing ethnic violence between Kuki and Naga communities.