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UNC shutdown turns violent in Manipur as Naga and Kuki clashes erupt
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Gunfire erupted after road-clearing confrontation during shutdown
Tension flared in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district when a state-wide shutdown called by the United Naga Council to protest killings of two Naga individuals turned violent. Tangkhul Naga youth enforcing the shutdown confronted Kuki community members trying to clear the road, escalating into chaos, physical altercations, and reports of gunfire.
- A UNC-backed shutdown triggered clashes in Kangpokpi district
- Road-clearing attempt by Kuki members led to confrontation
- Violence escalated from altercations to reported gunfire
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