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Crime
Kuki Group Calls for Closure of Manipur’s Main Highway After Village Attacks
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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The Kuki community announced a shutdown of a vital highway in Manipur following recent attacks on villages in the region.
The Kuki organization has declared that a major highway in Manipur will be closed as a protest against recent attacks on villages inhabited by its members. The announcement was made after a series of incidents that left several homes damaged and residents displaced.
The attacks, reported in the border districts of the state, involved arson and looting, prompting fear among the local populace. Community leaders said the violence was aimed at destabilising the area and targeting civilians.
State authorities have been urged to restore order and ensure the safety of civilians. Officials are reportedly assessing the security situation and may deploy additional forces to prevent further disruption of traffic on the strategic route.
The attacks, reported in the border districts of the state, involved arson and looting, prompting fear among the local populace. Community leaders said the violence was aimed at destabilising the area and targeting civilians.
State authorities have been urged to restore order and ensure the safety of civilians. Officials are reportedly assessing the security situation and may deploy additional forces to prevent further disruption of traffic on the strategic route.