UKHRUL: According to the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) Working Committee, one Naga Village Guard, Horshokmi Jamang, was killed by armed Kuki militants in Sinakeithei village, Ukhrul District, Manipur today.
The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday when the Naga Village Guards were on patrol between Sirarakhong and Sinakeithei villages. The deceased, identified as Horshokmi Jamang (29), the son of Lungshim Jamang from Chatric Khullen, Kamjong District, was killed on the spot near Sinakeithei village during an ambush carried out by Kuki militants under the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement, along with other illegal Kuki militant groups.
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The committee stated that the Naga Village Guards were patrolling Sinakeithei due to ongoing disturbances and movements by armed Kuki cadres under the SoO and other Kuki militant groups.
“Horshokmi Jamang laid down his life defending his rightful land, and his death will not be in vain,” the committee expressed, honoring the deceased for his bravery and ultimate sacrifice. TNL also extended sincere condolences to his bereaved family.
On the other hand, the Mullam village authority has reported an armed attack by what they describe as ‘Tangkhul militants’ in the village. The village authority stated that they came under an extensive armed attack in the early hours of April 24, allegedly carried out by Tangkhul militants.
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Around 1:00 AM, a blank shot was heard near the village, but given the recent pattern of unrest, no alarm was raised immediately. However, at approximately 5:30 AM, the village experienced what appeared to be an unprovoked and premeditated assault involving heavy and indiscriminate gunfire, along with the burning of homes, leaving several people injured, the village authority reported.
The village authority also stated that, at the time of their statement, two severely injured individuals had been rescued, while additional unconfirmed injuries and an unverified fatality were reported.
“This act of violence represents a disturbing escalation. While previous incidents have contributed to rising tensions, the direct attack on a civilian village marks a grave and unacceptable development,” the authority stated.
The village authority further highlighted a series of recent incidents, noting that on April 19, 2026, armed militants entered Mulam village land in broad daylight and fired blank shots at farmers, causing widespread panic. When village youths attempted to approach the militants for clarification later that day, they were met with gunfire, though fortunately, no casualties occurred.
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Additionally, on April 21, 2026, another incident of gunfire targeted farmers, further contributing to fear and insecurity within the community.
“These repeated acts have created an atmosphere of sustained intimidation, involving harassment and disruption of daily life. Despite this, the Mulam community exercised restraint, hoping for a peaceful resolution,” the authority declared.
In response to the escalating situation, the Mullam village authority reported issuing an urgent warning to nearby areas, including Toungou and Sirarikhong, urging intervention and de-escalation. However, these appeals appear to have gone unheeded. The authority has called on the government to take immediate action to protect innocent civilians.