Manipur is at it again! Tear gas shells fired at CM's residence as protesters lay body at gate

After the death of two people in Imphal, anger erupted, protest reached the Chief Minister's residence; Three people were killed and several injured in the firing.

Imphal, October 19, 2026. The fresh firing incident in Manipur has once again brought the situation in the state under tension. As news of the two deaths spread, angry people took to the streets. Tension prevailed outside the residence of Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh in Imphal on Monday morning when protesters arrived with a body and placed it in front of the gate of the Chief Minister's residence. In view of the growing anger of the crowd and the deteriorating situation, the security personnel had to fire tear gas shells.

The incident took place near the border of Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts, PTI reported. According to officials, a group of people who had gone to collect firewood were allegedly attacked by suspected militants. Two persons were killed and several others injured in the firing. Three people were also reported missing after the incident, raising concerns in the area.

16 people were out to get wood, suddenly there was firing

According to officials, a group of around 16 people had gone to collect firewood in the hills near their village at around 7 am on Monday. During this, they started firing at him. The incident took place in the area of Kangpokpi district, near Nongshum village in Imphal East district.

The deceased have been identified as 35-year-old Arubam Ronil and 51-year-old Larenlakpam Inoubi. The injured people were rushed to the hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, three persons have been reported missing.

Body found outside Chief Minister's residence

As soon as the news of the death of the two people spread, there was anger among the local people. The protesters gathered outside the Chief Minister's residence. The situation became more sensitive when protesters placed a body outside the main gate of the residence.

Police fired tear gas shells to control the mob and prevent the situation from deteriorating. Meanwhile, a tense situation was prevailing in the area. The bodies were later taken to the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS). It could not be immediately confirmed whether Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh was present at his residence at the time of the incident.

Concern over violence in hilly areas

The latest incident in Manipur comes at a time when there is already concern over incidents of violence in various hilly areas of the state. Earlier, a gunfight was reported between armed groups belonging to Kuki and Naga communities in Chassad village of Kamjong district. One person was killed and several others were injured in the incident.

The continuous violent incidents have raised serious questions about the security arrangements of the state and the safety of common citizens. Two deaths, reports of several injured, three missing and a protest outside the chief minister's residence - all these developments have added to the tension in Manipur.

The biggest concern at the moment is to trace the missing people, treat the injured and keep the situation under control in the area. All eyes are now on the administration's next course of action and security arrangements.