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Crime
Five killed in Kangpokpi attack in Manipur; CM vows crackdown on illegal arms
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:48 AM
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An armed assault in Kangpokpi district of Manipur left five people dead, prompting the state chief minister to order a swift crackdown on illegal firearms.
Manipur police confirmed that an armed attack in Kangpokpi district on Thursday resulted in the deaths of five individuals. The victims, whose identities have not been released, were found at the scene shortly after the incident.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive and the perpetrators behind the assault. Preliminary reports suggest the use of firearms, raising concerns about the presence of illegal weapons in the region.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh addressed the media, stating that the state government will intensify efforts to seize unlawful arms and dismantle any networks supplying them. He urged law‑enforcement agencies to act decisively to prevent further violence.
The incident adds to a series of security challenges in Manipur's hill districts, where ethnic tensions and illicit arms trafficking have been long‑standing issues. Officials have pledged heightened patrols and community outreach to restore peace.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in identifying those responsible for the killings.
Local authorities have launched an investigation to determine the motive and the perpetrators behind the assault. Preliminary reports suggest the use of firearms, raising concerns about the presence of illegal weapons in the region.
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh addressed the media, stating that the state government will intensify efforts to seize unlawful arms and dismantle any networks supplying them. He urged law‑enforcement agencies to act decisively to prevent further violence.
The incident adds to a series of security challenges in Manipur's hill districts, where ethnic tensions and illicit arms trafficking have been long‑standing issues. Officials have pledged heightened patrols and community outreach to restore peace.
The investigation remains ongoing, and police have appealed to the public for any information that could aid in identifying those responsible for the killings.