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One killed, five wounded in armed clash between Naga groups in Manipur
An armed confrontation between rival Naga militant groups in a remote forest area of Manipur has left one person dead and five others injured. Security forces are still assessing the full extent of the incident as the situation remains fluid.
LSN India ·
A violent clash between armed Naga groups erupted in a remote forested region of Manipur on Tuesday, resulting in at least one fatality and five injuries, according to initial reports from security sources. The exact location of the confrontation deep in the forest terrain has complicated efforts by security personnel to reach the area and gather comprehensive information about the incident.
The clash marks another outbreak of violence in a state that has witnessed recurring tensions between various armed militant organisations operating in the region. Manipur's volatile security environment has been marked by longstanding territorial and ideological disputes among different groups claiming to represent Naga interests.
Security forces have deployed personnel to the area to assess the situation and prevent any escalation of hostilities. Officials cautioned that casualty figures may change as rescue and assessment operations continue, given the remote nature of the location and difficulties in accessing the affected zone.
The incident underscores the persistent security challenges in Manipur's border regions, where dense forests have traditionally provided cover for armed groups. Authorities have not yet released detailed information about the groups involved or the trigger for the confrontation.