Kangpokpi district
Coverage of Kangpokpi district in the Nexus archive.
- Two more arrested in Manipur over killing of six Nagas
Two individuals were arrested in Manipur by a joint team of NIA, Manipur Police, and CRPF for the killing of six Nagas. The arrests were made in separate villages within Kangpokpi district's Leimakhong area.
- Manipur clash bid thwarted by security forces: Police
Security forces prevented a potential clash between a mob from Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district and a village in Meitei-majority Imphal West district, according to officials.
- Economic blockade hits Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, driving up the cost of essentials
An economic blockade in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district has caused rising prices for essentials like rice and petrol, with no LPG cylinder supply. At least 40 people have been killed since the revocation of President’s Rule in February, and the district’s MLA and Deputy CM have been blocked from traveling to Imphal.
- In Manipur, mob protests hospital treatment of 3 Kukis injured in armed attack
In Manipur, a mob protested the hospital treatment of three Kukis injured in an armed attack. Kuki organizations accused Naga extremist groups of bombing a village in Kangpokpi district.
- Bodies of 6 Naga men recovered in Manipur; Naga body calls for shutdown, demands removal of Deputy CM
The bodies of six Naga men were recovered in Manipur's Kangpokpi district after a 24-hour search. The deceased are believed to be among those taken hostage from Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13. A Naga body has called for a shutdown and demanded the removal of the Deputy CM.
- Security forces urge Manipur villagers to sensitise youths to not get carried away by violence
Security forces in Manipur have urged villagers to sensitize youths to avoid violence following a gun attack that killed three civilians in Loibol Khullen village, Kangpokpi district.