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A village chief, M. Haokip, in the Churachandpur district of Manipur, India, died after being allegedly assaulted by unidentified men on Monday evening, October 27, 2025. The attack occurred in T Khonomphai village, Henglep sub-division. While the motive is unknown, the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), which is not part of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact, is suspected. Haokip died while being transported to the hospital. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

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Village Chief Dies After Alleged Assault in Manipur

Imphal/Churachandpur, October 29, 2025 – M. Haokip, the village chief of T Khonomphai in the Henglep sub-division of Manipur’s Churachandpur district, has died after reportedly being assaulted by unidentified individuals. The incident occurred on Monday evening, October 27, 2025, according to local officials.

Haokip, 50, was allegedly attacked in his village. Police are currently investigating the motive behind the assault, but suspicion has fallen on the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), a rebel group that is not a signatory to the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the central government and the state of Manipur.

“The reason behind the assault was not known, but rebels of the United Kuki National Army was suspected to be behind the assault,” police said.

Villagers attempted to transport the injured chief to Churachandpur district hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries en route.

Henglep police station has registered a case, and an investigation is underway. The body of the deceased has been handed over to his village after necessary legal formalities were completed.

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