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Naga civilians killed as UNC lifts Manipur highway blockade

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 4:14 PM UTC · How we work

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Myanmar linked KNA suspects

Two Naga civilians were shot dead in Kailenjang village, Senapati district, Manipur on September 26, 2026.
Police filed a case under Unlawful Activities Act and Arms Act, saying attackers crossed from Myanmar and may be linked to Kuki National Army-Burma.
The victims were Rocky Mao (Mao Chaowainamai village) and Kumar Poumai (Poumai Laii Shirafii).
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the killings and pledged to maintain law and order.

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Humanitarian Supply Relief

Two Naga civilians, Rocky Mao and Kumar Poumai, were shot dead in Kailenjang village, Senapati district, Manipur on September 26, 2026.
The United Naga Council lifted its highway blockade that day, citing humanitarian and supply concerns while government pledged to revoke Suspension of Operations Kuki-Zomi groups.
Blockade, in place since June 11, had halted goods to the Imphal Valley.
UNC president Ng. Lorho announced the lift would occur at 6 p.m. on September 26.

Blindspot

Police said the attackers likely crossed from Myanmar and may be linked to the Kuki National Army-Burma, suggesting a cross-border insurgent involvement.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

History

Historical Context

Arunachal Pradesh has long faced cross-border insurgency; the Kachin Independence Army signed a 1994 cease-fire that held for 17 years before fighting resumed in 2011, while groups such as the National Socialist Council of Nagaland maintain bases in the state. Today Kuki National Army-Burma militants have again crossed from Myanmar, attacking Naga civilians during the United Naga Council blockade.

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Myanmar linked KNA suspects

Two Naga civilians were shot dead in Kailenjang village, Senapati district, Manipur on September 26, 2026.
Police filed a case under Unlawful Activities Act and Arms Act, saying attackers crossed from Myanmar and may be linked to Kuki National Army-Burma.
The victims were Rocky Mao (Mao Chaowainamai village) and Kumar Poumai (Poumai Laii Shirafii).
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the killings and pledged to maintain law and order.

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