The Latest Breaking News from Kangpokpi

Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways to allow free movement, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to be resumed

Manipur's Chief Minister announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for all communities. The Imphal-Dimapur bus service will also resume, aiming to restore peace. Several development projects were inaugurated and welfare benefits were distributed to beneficiaries. The Chief Minister urged communities to trust and support each other for state development.

The Economic Times · Aug 8

NIA-led team arrests two in connection with killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur

Security forces arrested two individuals in Kangpokpi district for their alleged involvement in a killing. Six Naga civilians were found dead in Leilon Vaiphei village on May thirteenth. This incident triggered protests and blockades, impacting essential commodity prices significantly. The Kuki-Zo Council chairman apologized for the killings, calling for an…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

Manipur church leaders shot dead in Kangpokpi ambush; shutdown imposed

Three church leaders were killed and four injured in an attack in Manipur's Kangpokpi district. Suspected militants ambushed vehicles carrying members of the Thadou Baptist Association. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the violence, stating it threatens peace. A shutdown was imposed in Kangpokpi district. Various groups deplored the killings,…

The Economic Times · May 13

One killed, three injured in fresh gunbattles along the Kangpokpi-Imphal West border in Manipur

Deadly gunfight in Manipur's Kangpokpi district leaves one dead and three injured, sparking ethnic violence and unrest.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Blasts damage bridge in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

Security officials investigate three blasts on Manipur bridge, affecting traffic on National Highway-2 near Saparmeina. No injuries reported.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

Manipur police register ‘Zero FIRs’ over killings of two Kuki-Zo men

Manipur police register FIRs over brutal killings of Kuki-Zo village volunteers, sparking protests in New Delhi.

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

After fresh killings, Kuki-Zo people in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi take to streets

Protests erupted across Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts and in New Delhi by Kuki-Zo people after two “village volunteers” from the community were killed in firing near Kangpokpi district.

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2024

Ethnic conflict casts a shadow on Manipur polls; Kuki-Zo, Meitei people devise voting strategies

In the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, most of the violence-affected parts of the State go to the polls. These include all of the Inner Manipur constituency having a largely Meitei population, and large parts of the Outer Manipur constituency (ST) covering Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Chandel with a majority…

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Security forces recover large quantity of arms and ammunition in Manipur

In two separate joint operations by the security forces, a large quantity of arms and ammunition was recovered from Kangpokpi and Bishnupur districts of Manipur. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 15, 2024

One village volunteer killed, two injured in gunfight in Manipur's Kangpokpi district

One village volunteer was killed and two others were injured during a gunfight between two armed groups in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Saturday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 27, 2024