Arson Destroys Five Homes in Manipur Village Without Injuries

In Manipur's Kangpokpi district, five homes in Kharam Vaiphei were deliberately set on fire, but no injuries resulted. Security forces managed to control the aggressive situation. The Kuki Inpi Manipur condemned the act and urged a comprehensive inquiry to prevent further violence.

Arson Destroys Five Homes in Manipur Village Without Injuries
Drone recovered in Kharam vaiphei, Kangpokpi District (Photo/X @manipur_police)/
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In a disturbing incident in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, suspected militants ignited five kutcha houses in the village of Kharam Vaiphei. Authorities reported no injuries following the arson.

Local security forces swiftly acted, managing to stabilize the volatile situation. Kuki Inpi Manipur, representing Kuki tribes, demanded a transparent investigation to apprehend those accountable and prevent additional conflicts.

The police have rebuffed allegations spreading on social media against the district SP, labeling them unjustified and threatening legal consequences for spreading misinformation.

Manipur has witnessed ongoing ethnic tensions and violence this year, with significant casualties and displacements.

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