Naga Police Inspector attacked by Kuki Individuals at Motbung While Travelling from Senapati to Imphal
Imphal, November 3: A Naga police officer serving as an Officer-in-Charge (OC) was reportedly assaulted by a group of Kuki individuals at Motbung on October 30, 2026, while travelling from Senapati to Imphal along with his escort personnel.
According to the information received, the incident occurred around 12 noon when the officer, dressed in police uniform, was returning to Imphal after dropping his wife at Senapati. She had reportedly travelled to Senapati on leave from her place of posting in Tamenglong due to the prevailing conflict situation in Manipur.
During the journey, a group of Kuki individuals allegedly stopped their vehicle at Motbung and asked the occupants to get out. The officer was subsequently separated from his escort personnel and taken to a different location, where he was physically assaulted.
Fortunately, he was released after some time and taken to Sija Hospital for medical treatment. He is currently reported to be out of danger.
Following the incident, members of the general public have been advised to avoid unnecessary risks while travelling through Kuki-dominated areas, even when accompanied by security escorts, unless such travel is absolutely necessary.
The incident has raised serious concerns over the safety and security of police personnel, highlighting the risks faced by uniformed officers even when travelling with security escorts in conflict-affected areas of Manipur.
