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Crime
Gun attack in Manipur kills two Naga civilians, injures two others
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 27 Sep 2026, 07:05 AM
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A gunfire incident in Manipur resulted in the deaths of two Naga civilians and wounded two more, authorities said.
A gun attack in the northeastern state of Manipur left two Naga civilians dead and two others injured, according to local officials. The shooting took place in a civilian area, though the exact location has not been disclosed.
Police and security forces arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and began a preliminary investigation. Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrators or the motive behind the attack, and they have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
The incident adds to a series of recent security concerns in the region, where ethnic communities, including the Naga population, have faced sporadic violence. Officials urged calm and promised a thorough probe to bring those responsible to justice.
Police and security forces arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and began a preliminary investigation. Authorities have not yet identified the perpetrators or the motive behind the attack, and they have appealed for witnesses to come forward.
The incident adds to a series of recent security concerns in the region, where ethnic communities, including the Naga population, have faced sporadic violence. Officials urged calm and promised a thorough probe to bring those responsible to justice.