Five Deaths and No Arrests as Fresh Violence Grips Manipur

Manipur has experienced a surge in violence since April 7, 2026, resulting in five deaths, including two children killed in a bomb attack in Bishnupur. Despite the severity of the incidents, no arrests have been made, leading to widespread public outrage. Locals have repeatedly taken to the streets over the past week, clashing with security forces and demanding justice, which has left scores injured. The ongoing unrest has blocked the critical Bishnupur-Churachandpur road for twelve days, severely hindering the National Investigation Agency’s probe into the children's killing. Additional violence includes the killing of a Border Security Force jawan in Ukhrul and an ambush on civilians that killed two Tangkhul Naga men. Meitei civil society groups have accused Kuki-Zo insurgent groups of orchestrating the attacks, while supply routes remain disrupted, forcing essentials to be routed through neighboring states. Government officials suggest these incidents may be attempts to instigate further unrest despite outreach efforts by the Chief Minister. The region remains under heavy police deployment with curfews and internet suspensions in place as tensions escalate between ethnic communities.