Fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Tuesday morning, as armed miscreants torched nearly 50 houses and exchanged heavy gunfire in the Litan Sareikhong area. The unrest follows an alleged assault on a Tangkhul Naga man over the weekend, which triggered clashes between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki-Zo communities. Hundreds of villagers, including women and children, have fled to neighboring Kangpokpi district as fire and thick smoke engulfed the hill settlements.
In response to the volatile law and order situation, the Manipur government has suspended all internet and data services across Ukhrul district for five days, effective from Tuesday. This precautionary measure aims to prevent the spread of inflammatory content and misinformation on social media. Authorities have also imposed a curfew in sensitive pockets of the district to stabilize the area.
Security forces, including the Army and paramilitary units, have been heavily deployed to maintain peace. Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh and Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho have appealed for restraint, urging both communities to resolve grievances through dialogue rather than violence
