Kuki woman killed in crossfire during Manipur bunker demolition drive

A Kuki woman was killed in firing in Manipur's Kamjong district on Tuesday during a drive to demolish illegal bunkers in the region. Security forces were conducting the operation when the incident occurred.

Following the fatality, authorities imposed restrictions near the Chassad police gate junction to prevent further escalation of tensions. The exact circumstances surrounding the shooting are still being clarified.

The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in Manipur, where ethnic tensions between Kuki and Meitei communities have persisted for months, resulting in multiple casualties and displacement of residents across the state.