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Crime
Three Killed, Four Injured in Fresh Shooting on Kangpokpi’s IT Road, Manipur
✍️ Northeast Live
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 04:48 PM
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A fresh gun‑fire incident on the strategic IT road in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, left three people dead and four injured, marking the second deadly attack in the area within five days.
A gun‑fire incident erupted on the important IT road that connects several towns in Kangpokpi district of Manipur, resulting in three fatalities and four injuries. The victims were civilians travelling on the highway when the shooting took place.
The attack is the second lethal incident reported on this stretch of road in the past five days, underscoring a sudden spike in violence in the region. Earlier in the week, another shooting on the same corridor claimed lives, prompting heightened security alerts.
Local police have cordoned off the area and launched a criminal investigation to identify the perpetrators. Senior officials from the district administration have been deployed to assist with rescue operations and to provide medical aid to the injured.
The repeated attacks have raised concerns among residents and authorities about the safety of a route that is vital for trade and daily commuting in Manipur's hilly terrain. Security forces are reportedly increasing patrols to deter further incidents.
The attack is the second lethal incident reported on this stretch of road in the past five days, underscoring a sudden spike in violence in the region. Earlier in the week, another shooting on the same corridor claimed lives, prompting heightened security alerts.
Local police have cordoned off the area and launched a criminal investigation to identify the perpetrators. Senior officials from the district administration have been deployed to assist with rescue operations and to provide medical aid to the injured.
The repeated attacks have raised concerns among residents and authorities about the safety of a route that is vital for trade and daily commuting in Manipur's hilly terrain. Security forces are reportedly increasing patrols to deter further incidents.