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Crime
Two killed, three injured in suspected armed attack on Imphal East‑Kangpokpi border, Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 02:33 PM
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A suspected armed assault along the Imphal East‑Kangpokpi border in Manipur left two people dead and three injured, officials said.
Manipur security officials reported that a suspected armed attack took place along the border of Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts. The incident resulted in two fatalities and three people sustaining injuries.
Local police and paramilitary forces arrived at the scene shortly after the blast and began securing the area. Injured victims were rushed to the nearest medical facilities for treatment, while the deceased were identified by authorities.
The cause of the attack remains under investigation, with officials indicating that the motive and perpetrators are yet to be determined. A joint task force from the state police and the Assam Rifles has been deployed to conduct a thorough probe and to increase patrols along the volatile border region.
Residents in nearby villages were advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as security forces continue their operations to restore normalcy in the area.
Local police and paramilitary forces arrived at the scene shortly after the blast and began securing the area. Injured victims were rushed to the nearest medical facilities for treatment, while the deceased were identified by authorities.
The cause of the attack remains under investigation, with officials indicating that the motive and perpetrators are yet to be determined. A joint task force from the state police and the Assam Rifles has been deployed to conduct a thorough probe and to increase patrols along the volatile border region.
Residents in nearby villages were advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as security forces continue their operations to restore normalcy in the area.