Manipur: More than 38 Naga and Kuki people detained as violence hits Kangpokpi and Noney (May 13-14, 2026)

Daily life was hit on Thursday in at least three districts of Manipur—Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Chandel—by shutdowns called by the Kuki Zo and Naga communities in response to the killings.

Chief Ministers of Mizoram and Manipur condemned the killing of church leaders and sought immediate arrest of the culprits.

Family members of Wilson Thanga mourn after his body was deposited at JNIMS mortuary for post-mortem; his death in Noney district occurred when militants fired on his vehicle on May 13, 2026.

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said that more than 38 people from Naga and Kuki communities were detained by different groups in the State. He noted ongoing discussions with civil society groups and political leaders to secure their release and said efforts had been made to apprised the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.

On Wednesday evening, Taphou Kuki village chairman L Chongloi lodged a written complaint at Senapati police station, claiming that 23 villagers travelling in seven trucks and a car were detained by unknown persons.

Fresh violence on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as suspected militants shot dead three church leaders and injured four others in Kangpokpi district, while a civilian was gunned down and his wife wounded in Noney district, officials said.