UKHRUL: Several houses belonging to the Tangkhul Naga community were reportedly affected amid renewed violence in Chassad village and surrounding areas of Kamjong district on Saturday night. Suspected munition fragments were found by the locals on Sunday morning.
Wung Media on Saturday alleged that Assam Rifles personnel resorted to continuous firing and launched several stun bombs towards Tangkhul Naga civilian areas in Kamjong district on October 17.
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In a separate post, Wung Media alleged that troops of the 11 Assam Rifles, stationed in two Casspir armoured vehicles near Lingkim Memorial School in Chassad village, were aiding Kuki armed groups in their alleged offensive against Tangkhul Naga civilians. The allegations could not be independently verified.
According to sources, three Tangkhul Naga civilians were injured in the incident. They have been identified as T. Chithung of Ningchou village and S. Malung and M. Shithung of Bungpa Khullen village. All three have reportedly been admitted to Kamjong District Hospital for treatment.
The allegations come amid heightened tensions following an attack in Chassad village on Saturday, in which one person was killed, three others were injured and several houses were burnt, according to an earlier report by Ukhrul Times. The attack was allegedly carried out by a suspected Naga armed group.
The deceased was identified as Seikhohao Haokip, son of Thangkhochon Haokip of Chassad village. A photograph of the deceased, obtained by Ukhrul Times, purportedly shows Kuki National Army insignia on his uniform.
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The latest violence follows another fatal incident in Chassad on October 9, when Domkhonei Touthang, wife of Lallenmang Touthang, was allegedly shot by Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel. She later succumbed to her injuries. According to Kuki civil society organisations, she sustained a gunshot wound during a confrontation involving IRB personnel and local residents.
On October 15, Hatneikim Haokip, a woman from Molvailup village, was reportedly killed in an ambush between Molvailup and Phaikoh villages in Kamjong district.
The predominantly Tangkhul Naga district of Kamjong has witnessed multiple incidents of violence in 2026, deepening concerns over security along the India-Myanmar border and the safety of civilians in remote settlements.
Previous incidents include the killing of four Naga civilians in Pilong village, the deaths of two Tangkhul family members in Ningchou, and arson in May affecting Choro, Wanglee and Namlee market. The recurring violence has raised questions about the protection of border communities and the effectiveness of existing security arrangements.
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The predominantly Tangkhul Naga district of Kamjong in Manipur has witnessed multiple reported cross-border attacks in 2026, deepening the security crisis along the Indo-Myanmar border and placing civilian lives increasingly at risk. From the killing of four Naga civilians at Pilong village to the deaths of two Tangkhul family members at Ningchou, and the May arson at Choro, Wanglee and Namlee market, the incidents have raised serious concerns over the safety of remote border settlements and the effectiveness of existing security arrangements.