Manipur violence escalates as clashes leave at least 13 dead, youTuber shot dead and homes torched

Summary

• B IMPHAL: Fresh ethnic violence has intensified in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, with reports of at least 13 deaths between October 9 and 17, renewed attacks on villages, and growing tensions between Kuki and Naga communities.
• On October 9, Kuki woman Domkhonei Touthang was reportedly killed during firing in Chassad.
• Another Kuki woman, Hatneikim Haokip, was reportedly killed in an ambush on October 16.

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IMPHAL: Fresh ethnic violence has intensified in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, with reports of at least 13 deaths between October 9 and 17, renewed attacks on villages, and growing tensions between Kuki and Naga communities.

The latest violence has raised fears of further displacement and retaliation in the state’s hill districts, where residents have reported shootings, arson and disruptions to transport. The reported casualties and allegations of responsibility have not been independently verified.

The latest major incident occurred on Saturday, October 17, in Chassad village in Kamjong district, near the India-Myanmar border. According to reports, armed attackers opened fire in the Kuki-majority village, with shooting continuing for several hours and prompting a security response.

Among those killed was Seikhohao Haokip, a 35-year-old local YouTuber and father of three. He was reportedly repairing an electricity line when he was shot. His body was recovered on Sunday morning after security personnel faced difficulties reaching the area during the firing.