Five kutcha houses were gutted in suspected militant arson at Kuki-Zo village Kharam Vaiphei in Manipur’s Kangpokpi. Police said no casualties occurred. KIM condemned the attack, demanding probe. Clashes between Naga, Kuki-Zo tribes continue amid ongoing ethnic violence
Security forces fired tear gas to disperse protesters blocking NH-202 in Ukhrul district amid tensions over alleged hostage-taking by Naga groups. At least five women suffered minor injuries as shutdowns and protests intensified over abducted community members in Manipur’s hill districts
