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Crime
Manipur: 25 Houses Torched in Kangpokpi After Earlier 10 Homes Burned
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 07:39 PM
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In a surge of violence, 25 houses were set ablaze in Kangpokpi, Manipur, a day after 10 homes were torched earlier. Authorities are investigating the incidents amid rising tensions in the region.
On Thursday, police in Kangpokpi, a town in Manipur's Chandel district, confirmed that 25 houses were set on fire, marking a sharp escalation in local violence. Earlier in the week, 10 homes had already been torched, sparking fears of a broader communal flare‑up.
The arson attacks are believed to be linked to longstanding ethnic tensions in the area, though authorities have not yet named suspects. Police have launched a probe and deployed additional security forces to the town to prevent further incidents.
Local residents report that the fires destroyed personal belongings and forced dozens of families to seek temporary shelter. The incident has intensified calls for calm and a swift resolution to the underlying disputes.
The state government has pledged to support affected families and is coordinating with local leaders to restore peace and security in Kangpokpi.
The arson attacks are believed to be linked to longstanding ethnic tensions in the area, though authorities have not yet named suspects. Police have launched a probe and deployed additional security forces to the town to prevent further incidents.
Local residents report that the fires destroyed personal belongings and forced dozens of families to seek temporary shelter. The incident has intensified calls for calm and a swift resolution to the underlying disputes.
The state government has pledged to support affected families and is coordinating with local leaders to restore peace and security in Kangpokpi.