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Crime
Kuki Man Killed, Six Houses Torched During Manipur Shutdown Over Meitei Killings
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 06:03 AM
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A Kuki man was shot dead and six houses were set ablaze during a shutdown in Manipur that followed the killing of Meitei civilians.
During a city‑wide shutdown in Manipur, a Kuki man was shot dead and six houses were torched.
The incident occurred after a series of attacks on Meitei civilians that had sparked a statewide shutdown.
Local authorities have not yet released details on the motive or the identity of the perpetrators.
The violence has heightened tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities in the region.
Police are investigating the killings and the arson, and have urged calm among residents.
The incident occurred after a series of attacks on Meitei civilians that had sparked a statewide shutdown.
Local authorities have not yet released details on the motive or the identity of the perpetrators.
The violence has heightened tensions between the Kuki and Meitei communities in the region.
Police are investigating the killings and the arson, and have urged calm among residents.