Woman killed in crossfire during security operation in Manipur’s Bishnupur district

Manipur police has stated one woman was found dead in the cross fire and she had suffered bullet injuries.

She was later identified as Hoikholhing, wife of the village chief of Langchingmanbi.

Manipur police stated in X, "Incident Report: Shooting at Phubala and Subsequent Exchange of Fire


Today, at approximately 3:00 PM, one Ningthoujam Biren Singh, a cultivator from Phubala Awang Maning Leikai, was shot in his left arm by an unknown armed miscreant while working in his paddy field at Phubala Maning.

He was initially taken to District Hospital, Bishnupur for medical treatment and was later referred to RIMS Hospital, Imphal. His condition is reported to be stable at present.

In response, security forces launched a search operation in and around Langchingmanbi, Heichanglok, and the western areas of Phubala village. During the course of the operation, security forces came under fire from unknown armed miscreants and the forces retaliated accordingly."

Police further stated during the crossfire, one woman from Langchingmanbi village was found dead with a bullet injury. She was later identified as Hoikholhing, wife of the village chief of Langchingmanbi.Local police have attended to the incident and the deceased is being transported to District Hospital, Churachandpur for necessary legal formalities.Cases have been registered in connection with the incidents, and investigation is underway.

Combined security forces are continuing search operations to nab the culprit(s). Every effort is being made to bring those responsible to justice at the earliest.

Additionally, security arrangements related to farming activities in the area will be reviewed. Adequate security shall be provided to ensure the safety of farmers in the fields and prevent recurrence of such incident.

The public is requested to maintain peace and not circulate unverified information. Further updates will be issued as the investigation progresses.

On June 15 there was tension started in the Pukhao Leitanpokpi area in Imphal East district after Meitei farmers attempting to cultivate their paddy fields at Sadu Lampak were reportedly obstructed by villagers from Songfel, a Kuki village in Kangpokpi district.