Manipur: Three Kuki-Zo Men Killed in Gunfight with Unidentified Armed Miscreants

Three Kuki-Zo men were killed following an exchange of fire with unidentified armed miscreants at Kekru Naga village in the Nungba subdivision of Manipur's Noney district on Saturday, October 31, 2026.

Following the incident, police heightened security in the area. However, authorities did not disclose the cause of the shootout or identify the people involved.

According to unconfirmed reports, the firing began around 10 am and continued for several hours. The incident reportedly followed 48 hours of intermittent attacks on Kekru Naga village and neighbouring areas by armed miscreants.

The identities of the three deceased men have not yet been officially confirmed.

The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing Kuki tribes, condemned the killings. The organisation stated that the victims were village volunteers and accused the NSCN-IM and ZUF(K) of being responsible for the incident.

Police have not publicly identified the perpetrators or confirmed the allegations made by the Kuki Inpi Manipur. Security arrangements have been strengthened as the situation develops.