Some vacant houses were set on fire on Tuesday (February 10, 2026) morning in the violence that broke out over an alleged attack on a member of the Tangkhul Naga community in Ukhrul district of Manipur. Along with this, firing also took place in the area. In view of the situation, the state government has suspended internet services in the district for five days.
According to the police, this incident of firing and arson in Litan Sareikhong area came to light a day earlier on Monday (February 9, 2026) after two Tangkhul Naga organizations imposed restrictions on the movement of Kuki community in Ukhrul and Kamjong districts.
Security forces are trying to control the situation – police officer
Regarding the matter, a police officer said, ‘Armed people set fire to some vacant houses in Litan Sareikhong and opened fire. The situation is tense and security forces are trying to control the situation. He said that as a precautionary and preventive measure, the Manipur government has ordered suspension of broadband, VPN and V-SAT operated internet services in the revenue area of ​​Ukhrul district for five days.
Many villagers have taken shelter in Kuki dominated areas – Officials
At the same time, local people fleeing their homes expressed anger at the security forces over their alleged failure to stop the firing in the area. In a video clip circulated on social media, dense smoke is seen spreading in the hilly area.
Another official said that for the last two days, hundreds of Kuki and Tangkhul Naga villagers, including women, children and elderly people, have been migrating to safer places from Litan Sareikhong and surrounding Kuki-dominated villages. “Many villagers have taken shelter in parts of Motbung and Saikul in Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district,” he said.
What did the Manipur minister say about the incident?
At the same time, Manipur Minister Govindas Konthoujam had said on Monday (February 9, 2026) that at least 21 houses have been burnt and the situation still remains tense. He said that additional security forces have been deployed to control the situation.
Meanwhile, two drivers stranded due to truck breakdown in Lamlai Chingfei Kuki village under Litan police station area were rescued safely on Monday. Tangkhul Naga organizations Katho Long and Katho Katamnao Long have announced a ban on the movement of the Kuki community in Ukhrul and adjacent Kamjong district.
