Gunfire erupts during harvest in Kangpokpi, woman killed, two injured
Incident at Taphou village forces farmers to flee fields; residents warn commuters to avoid NH2 stretch
According to NDTV, gunfire erupted at Taphou in Kangpokpi district as villagers were engaged in paddy harvesting operations. A woman was killed and two men sustained injuries in the shooting, which scattered the farming community and sent shockwaves through the area.
The sudden volley of gunshots forced farmers to abandon their work in the fields immediately. Panic gripped the village as residents scrambled for safety, leaving harvesting work incomplete.
Concerned for public safety, locals took the step of alerting travellers to steer clear of the affected stretch of National Highway 2. The advisory was meant to prevent civilians from stumbling into the danger zone.
The incident underscores the fragile security situation in parts of Manipur, where communal tensions have periodically flared into violence. Authorities have not released further details about the circumstances or identities of those involved.
Source: NDTV — Top Stories — read the original report ↗
Reported on Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:35:06 GMT.