Reported by Bit Irom
Imphal: Fresh ethnic violence was reported along the Manipur-Myanmar border after suspected Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) militants torched houses in Kamjong district following the arrest of a cadre of the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA).
Security forces had arrested a self-styled Lieutenant of the banned UKNA, Seimenlal Haokip (22) of Ainujang Village in Churachandpur district, from M Songgel Village on May 6, 2026.
Following the arrest, security forces also recovered arms and explosives from forest areas of S Kholen and Ukha Loikhai, including one 7.62mm AK-47 rifle, one AK magazine, one .32 ACP Glock pistol, one 9mm pistol magazine, 26 rounds of ammunition of various calibres, two hand grenades, one radio set, one Maruti Gypsy with key, one smartphone, and four improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
Reports stated that suspected KNA-B militants, along with India-based Kuki militants, set fire to several houses in Choro, Namlee, and Wanglee Market villages in Kamjong district early Thursday. Villagers fled the area following the incident.
Government forces were deployed to the affected areas. Officials said security arrangements have been strengthened in sensitive locations along the Manipur-Myanmar border.