Ukhrul: Security personnel gather as smoke billows after armed miscreants allegedly set fire to houses, at Litan Sareikhong village, in Ukhrul district of Manipur, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. Violence first started in the area on Saturday night after a Tangkhul Naga community member was allegedly assaulted by seven to eight persons at Litan village. (PTI Photo)(PTI02_09_2026_000363B)
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CNBC TV1810-02-2026, 14:43

Manipur's Ukhrul: Houses Torched, Shots Fired, Internet Suspended Amid Fresh Violence

  • Fresh violence erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul with abandoned houses torched and shots fired in Litan Sareikhong area.
  • The state government suspended internet services in Ukhrul district for five days as a precautionary measure.
  • The incident follows restrictions on Kuki movement by Tangkhul Naga organizations and alleged assault of a Tangkhul Naga member.
  • Hundreds of Kuki and Tangkhul Naga villagers are fleeing to safer areas in Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts.
  • Additional security forces have been deployed, and two stranded drivers were rescued from a Kuki village.

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