Manipur Crisis Escalates: Village Chief Brutally Murdered by Suspected UKNA Militants in Churachandpur

Oct 29, 2025 03:35 am CST

A 50-year-old village chief, M Haokip, was beaten to death by suspected United Kuki National Army militants in Manipur's Churachandpur district. This violent incident highlights escalating tensions between rival militant groups in the region, occurring just days after threats were made against local police officials. The UKNA, which operates outside the suspension of operations agreement with government forces, has been implicated in multiple attacks in recent months, demonstrating the deteriorating security situation in Manipur.