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Crime
Gunfire erupts in Noney, Manipur during ZUF faction clash
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:41 PM
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Armed gunfire was reported from Noney town in Manipur as two ZUF factions engaged in a violent clash.
Police sources said that gunshots were heard in the early hours from Noney, a town in Manipur's Tamenglong district, as members of rival ZUF factions confronted each other. The confrontation quickly escalated into an exchange of fire, prompting residents to stay indoors and avoid the area.
Local authorities dispatched additional police units to the scene and set up a perimeter to prevent further violence. Officials have not confirmed any injuries or fatalities at this stage, but medical teams remain on standby.
The Manipur police chief announced that a thorough investigation will be launched to identify the individuals involved and to determine the motive behind the intra‑faction dispute. The incident underscores ongoing tensions among armed groups in the region.
Local authorities dispatched additional police units to the scene and set up a perimeter to prevent further violence. Officials have not confirmed any injuries or fatalities at this stage, but medical teams remain on standby.
The Manipur police chief announced that a thorough investigation will be launched to identify the individuals involved and to determine the motive behind the intra‑faction dispute. The incident underscores ongoing tensions among armed groups in the region.