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Manipur’s Ukhrul tense after night of arson

February 9, 2026

Published - February 09, 2026 10:55 am IST - GUWAHATI Security tightened after the protests erupted in Churachandpur | Photo Credit: ANI Tension in the Litan area of Manipur’s Ukhrul district escalated with arson incidents reported late on Sunday (February 8, 2026) night. Some villagers belonging to the Kuki-Zo and Naga communities defied prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to set fire to each other’s houses. There were reports of armed Kuki groups being involved in some areas.

Manipur’s Ukhrul tense after night of arson

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“There were some cases of arson at night, but the situation is now under control.
The security forces are trying to restore law and order,” Ukhrul’s District Magistrate Asish Das told The Hindu on Monday (February 9, 2026).
“We have been communicating with the leaders of both groups to sort the issue out across the table,” he said.
Mr.
Das also said that Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho was scheduled to visit the trouble-torn Litan area to help restore normalcy.

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Manipur’s Ukhrul tense after night of arson

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