Manipur Ukhrul violence: Tangkhul Naga–Kuki clash, militants torch homes, curfew imposed

Armed militants allegedly torched several houses in Litan Sareikhong, Ukhrul district, Manipur, following tensions after a Tangkhul Naga community member was assaulted. On Feb 8, clashes broke out between Tangkhul Naga and Kuki groups, with stone pelting prompting prohibitory orders. Video footage circulating shows armed men in camouflage firing weapons and torching houses and vehicles, though authenticity has not been independently verified.