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Five deaths, no arrests as fresh violence grips Manipur
From April 7, 2026, Manipur has seen five killings, including two children. There have been no arrests reported. The Bishnupur-Churachandpur road has been blocked for about 12 days, hindering the NIA investigation into the April 7 killing in Tronglaobi; locals have protested and clashed with security forces seeking arrests.
Why It Matters
The violence highlights ongoing security and investigative challenges in Manipur, with protests and roadblocks affecting access for investigators.
Timeline
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April 19, 2026: Five killings reported since April 7; no arrests
April 19, 2026
As of April 19, 2026, Manipur has witnessed five killings since April 7, including the killing of two children. There have been no arrests in any of the cases so far. The Bishnupur-Churachandpur road has remained blocked for 12 days, hindering the NIA's investigation into the April 7 killing. Locals have protested and clashed with security forces in the past week demanding arrests.
April 7, 2026: Two children killed in Tronglaobi; NIA investigating
April 7, 2026
Two children were killed in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur on April 7, 2026. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating the killing; there have been no arrests reported as of that date.