With reference to the ethnic clashes in Manipur, consider the following statements: 1. The ethnic clashes have resulted in over 100 deaths since early 2026. 2. The Khoikai Kuki village is located in the Kamjong district of Manipur. 3. The districts affected by these clashes include Tamenglong, Noney, Kangpokpi, Ukhrul, and Kamjong. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Suspected militants set fire to houses in abandoned Khoikai Kuki village in Manipur

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims· 21 October 2026

Internal security and ethnic conflict: a GS3 case study on communal violence in Northeast India.

Why in news

Suspected militants set fire to houses in the abandoned Khoikai Kuki village in Manipur's Kamjong district amidst ongoing ethnic clashes.

Background

The incident occurred on October 21, 2026, in the Kamjong district of Manipur. Ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga communities have resulted in over 50 deaths across Tamenglong, Noney, Kangpokpi, Ukhrul, and Kamjong districts since early 2026.

Facts for Prelims

PlaceKhoikai Kuki village is located in the Kamjong district of Manipur
FactOver 50 people have been killed in ethnic clashes between Kuki and Naga communities since early 2026
PlaceDistricts affected by ethnic clashes include Tamenglong, Noney, Kangpokpi, Ukhrul, and Kamjong

Prelims practice question

With reference to the ethnic clashes in Manipur, consider the following statements:

The ethnic clashes have resulted in over 100 deaths since early 2026.
The Khoikai Kuki village is located in the Kamjong district of Manipur.
The districts affected by these clashes include Tamenglong, Noney, Kangpokpi, Ukhrul, and Kamjong.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (d) 2 and 3 only — Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The note states over 50 people have been killed.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the factors contributing to ethnic violence in Northeast India and suggest measures to ensure communal harmony and internal security.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Identity politics: Competition over land and resources fueling inter-community friction
Security vacuum: Difficulty in policing remote, abandoned villages during active insurgency
Institutional response: Need for community-led mediation and impartial law enforcement

Keywords: Internal Security · Ethnic Conflict · Communal Harmony · Insurgency · Manipur Crisis

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