Three Kuki villagers killed in attack in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district

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Unidentified gunmen killed three Kuki villagers, including a woman, and torched seven houses in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district around 4 a.m. on Friday (June 5, 2026).

The incident occurred in Loibol Khullen, a small village in the Kuki-dominated district’s Saitu-Gamphazol subdivision.

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki community in Manipur, accused members of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) and its “proxy”, the Kamson faction of the Zeliangrong United Front. The NSCN is also referred to as the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland. The Naga groups have not as yet reacted to the allegation.

“This reprehensible act of violence has resulted in the tragic killing of three innocent civilians – Letkhongam Haokip, his wife Tinmary Haokip, and Jangminlal Haokip – while seven houses were reduced to ashes and substantial damage was inflicted upon civilian properties,” the KIM stated in a statement condemning the attack.

“…The deliberate killing of innocent persons and the destruction of homes and livelihoods constitute a serious violation of human dignity and fundamental human rights. The deliberate targeting of civilians and the destruction of homes can never be justified under any circumstances,” the organisation said.

The KIM urged the Centre and the security agencies to probe the incident, apprehend the perpetrators, and ensure that justice is delivered without delay.

“The authorities must also take urgent measures to safeguard vulnerable villages and prevent further attacks on innocent civilians,” it said.

Condemning the attack, the Kuki-Zo Council said that the continued atrocities against the Kuki-Zo people have reaffirmed the legitimacy of the demand for a separate administration.

“We, therefore, call upon the Government of India to expedite a political solution to our long-standing demands so that the Kuki