17-year-old Naga youth shot dead in Manipur, say police

More than 40 people have been killed since clashes broke out between Naga and Kuki communities A teen was shot dead by suspected militants in Manipur’s Tamenglong district on Monday (September 21, 2026), police said. 30 am. Naga village volunteers later found his body along a narrow path, they said. Also read: Four Naga civilians killed in Manipur ambush More than 40 people have been killed since clashes broke out between Naga and Kuki communities in February, officials said. Kangpokpi, Tamenglong, Noney, Ukhrul and Kamjong remained the most affected districts due to clashes between the two tribes in the state.