Published: 7 February 2026India TV NewsPolitics
Fresh Ethnic Violence Erupts in Manipur's Ukhrul; Curfew Imposed, Internet Suspended for 5 Days
A new wave of violence erupted in Manipur's Ukhrul district on February 8, 2026, between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities, triggered by an altercation at Litan village. Approximately 40 houses were burned, and armed groups fired several rounds near hill villages, forcing residents to flee to Kangpokpi district.
The state government imposed a curfew and suspended internet services for 5 days. Altogether 21 houses were gutted, with over 30 properties damaged in Litan Sareikhong village. The NSCN-IM accused the Government of India of using Kuki militants. Vehicular movement along the Imphal-Ukhrul NH-202 was severely disrupted.
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Q: Fresh ethnic violence in Manipur's Ukhrul district in February 2026 again exposed fragile communal peace in the Northeast. Discuss governance measures needed to restore durable order in conflict-affected hill districts.
Answer (50 words):
On February 8, 2026, clashes between Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities in Ukhrul burned around forty houses, prompting curfew and a five-day internet suspension. Durable peace needs unbiased law enforcement, reconciliation dialogue, livelihood revival, disarmament of militias, rehabilitation of displaced families, and restoration of Imphal-Ukhrul NH-202 connectivity alongside trust-building measures.
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Frequently asked questions
What triggered fresh ethnic violence in Manipur's Ukhrul district in February 2026?
Fresh violence erupted in **Manipur's Ukhrul district** on **February 8, 2026**, between the **Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities**, triggered by an altercation at **Litan village**. Approximately **40 houses were burned** and armed groups fired near hill villages, forcing residents to flee to Kangpokpi district.
What administrative measures were taken after the Ukhrul violence in Manipur?
The Manipur state government imposed a **curfew** and **suspended internet services for 5 days** in Ukhrul district after the February 2026 violence. **21 houses were gutted** and over 30 properties damaged in Litan Sareikhong village.
Which communities were involved in the February 2026 Manipur Ukhrul violence?
The violence was between the **Tangkhul Naga** and **Kuki communities** in Ukhrul district. The **NSCN-IM** accused the Government of India of using Kuki militants, while vehicular movement along the Imphal-Ukhrul highway was restricted.
What is the background of ethnic conflict in Manipur that led to the Ukhrul violence?
Manipur has experienced prolonged **ethnic conflict between the Meitei, Kuki-Zo, and Naga communities** since May 2023. The Ukhrul February 2026 violence was part of this ongoing unrest, involving the **Tangkhul Naga community** (predominant in Ukhrul) and Kuki groups.
How many properties were damaged in the 2026 Ukhrul violence in Manipur?
In the February 2026 Ukhrul violence: **21 houses were gutted** by fire, over **30 properties were damaged** in Litan Sareikhong village, and approximately **40 houses were burned** across the affected area, forcing mass displacement to Kangpokpi district.
