Manipur: Security Forces Stop 600-Strong Mob, Avert Communal Clash

Manipur CM condemns arson in Kanto Sabal village

<p> Imphal, Jul 12 (PTI): Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Saturday condemned the mob violence and arson at Kanto Sabal village in Imphal West district, saying two individuals have been arrested over the incidents.</p><p> Earlier in the day, a mob of about 600 individuals attempted to advance towards the village from neighbouring Kangpokpi district but were prevented by security forces from advancing, averting "a potential communal cl…

Fresh tension in Manipur after houses torched

Four abandoned houses were set on fire by unidentified individuals in Kanto Sabal. Local residents alleged the arson occurred despite the presence of security personnel. The Manipur Police stated a mob was prevented from advancing towards the area. An attempt to set fire to abandoned houses was swiftly contained by security forces. The Chief Minister assured that justice would be ensured in a separate abduction case.

Manipur clash bid thwarted by security forces: Police

A mob, allegedly from the Kuki-dominated Kangpokpi district, advanced towards a village in the Meitei-majority Imphal West district, officials say

Manipur: Violence erupts as Kuki miscreants torch Meitei houses

Imphal: Manipur witnessed another flare-up of violence on July 11, 2026, after suspected Kuki militants set fire to several abandoned Meitei houses in Kanto Sabal, located in the Leimakhong area of Imphal West district. “Around 200 Kuki militants marched towards the village and torched several abandoned Meitei houses in the village”, an eyewitness said. Manipur police said that after the incident a crowd of nearly 600 people tried to march towar…

Manipur: Security forces stop 600-strong mob, avert communal clash

Imphal: Security forces on Saturday stopped a mob of nearly 600 people from advancing towards Kanto Sabal in Manipur’s Imphal West district, preventing what police described as “a potential communal clash.” According to a police statement, the crowd attempted to move towards Kanto Sabal on Saturday before security personnel intervened and halted its advance. Police […] The post Manipur: Security forces stop 600-strong mob, avert communal clash a…