Manipur Violence: 1 Killed, 4 Injured in Suspected Militant Attack on Kuki Village

A suspected militant attack on a Kuki village in Manipur’s Kamjong district left one man dead and four others injured on Saturday, October 17, 2026, triggering an exchange of gunfire between the suspected attackers and a local armed group. The incident occurred in Chassad village, where several rounds were fired around 2:30 pm, according to police reports cited by The Times of India.

Chassad Village Attack Leaves One Dead, Four Injured

The deceased was identified as Seikhohou, who succumbed to his injuries after being taken to a hospital. The injured included village head Thangjahou Haokip, 48, along with Khailun Haokip, Hegin Haokip and Seipao Haokip, the police officer said, according to PTI. The attack led to an exchange of fire between the suspected militants and a local armed group. A senior police officer said the gunfight was continuing on Saturday evening. The identities of the attackers and the motive behind the assault had not been established in the report. Manipur Violence: 9 Killed in 12 Hours as Gunfights and Arson Hit 3 Hill Districts.

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The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) condemned the attack and urged the state government to deploy central security forces in the area. The latest incident comes amid renewed violence involving the Kuki-Zo and Naga communities across several districts of Manipur. The recent clashes have raised concerns about civilian safety, with homes and shops reportedly set on fire in separate incidents.

Manipur Violence Raises Fresh Security Concerns

Last week, nine people, including six Nagas, two Kukis and a Gorkha farmer, were killed in a series of attacks across Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts within a 12-hour period. The violence prompted prohibitory orders in Kamjong and a shutdown call on National Highway 202, according to the Times of India. Kamjong Latest News Today on October 11th, 2026: Fresh Violence, Fatalities & Curfews.

On Thursday, October 15, a Kuki-Zo woman, Hatneikim Haokip, was reportedly killed in an alleged ambush on the road between Phaikoh and Aishu in Kamjong district. Her husband was injured, while two other people travelling with them were reported missing. The recurring attacks across Kamjong, Ukhrul, Kangpokpi, Tamenglong and Noney have added to security concerns in Manipur, including in areas near the India-Myanmar border. The circumstances of the latest attack in Chassad village remain under investigation.

(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Oct 17, 2026 08:32 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).