More than 500 personnel from Manipur Police and Central security forces launched a major cordon-and-search operation in Nungba and Kekru Naga areas of Noney district on November 5. The operation followed a gunfight between suspected rival Naga militant groups that killed three people and injured two others.
Security forces began the joint operation around 3:30 am, involving district police, CRPF, CoBRA and Assam Rifles personnel. Meanwhile, officials said security teams were checking the identities of residents to prevent further violence. The gunfight occurred on November 4 at Taodaijang village in the Khoupum area.
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Key Facts About the Manipur Gunfight
- Location: Nungba, Kekru Naga and Taodaijang areas, Noney district, Manipur.
- Search Operation: November 5, 2026.
- Operation Start Time: Around 3:30 am.
- Security Personnel: More than 500 personnel.
- Forces Involved: Manipur Police, CRPF, CoBRA and Assam Rifles.
- Gunfight Date: November 4, 2026.
- Reported Deaths: Three people.
- Reported Injuries: Two people.
- Suspected Groups: Rival Naga militant outfits.
- Main Objective: Identity verification and prevention of further violence.
Over 500 Personnel Join Search Operation
Security forces launched the extensive operation early Thursday morning following the deadly exchange of fire between suspected rival militant groups.
Personnel from the district police, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) and Assam Rifles participated in the operation.
According to officials, security teams were checking the identities of people living in the affected areas. Moreover, forces intensified their searches to prevent further clashes and maintain security.
Gunfight Between Suspected Naga Groups Leaves Three Dead
The gunfight broke out around 4 am on Wednesday at Taodaijang village in the Khoupum area of Noney district.
Officials said suspected cadres belonging to rival Naga militant outfits exchanged gunfire. Following the incident, local residents recovered three men’s bodies from the spot.
Two of the deceased were identified by the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF-Jenchui) as its members, M Thaimei and G Kamson.
The outfit alleged that the gunfight involved the NSCN (IM), ZUF (Kamson faction) and NSCN-K (Niki Sumi). However, authorities have not independently verified these allegations.
The third deceased was identified as Aihung Khumba, a resident of Pungmon Chingchen village. His organisational affiliation remains unknown.
Local Residents Appeal for an End to Violence
Following the gunfight, local residents, including women, visited the affected area in an attempt to prevent further violence.
They also used a public address system to appeal to the armed cadres to stop firing. Meanwhile, security forces continued their operations to prevent another confrontation.
Questions and Answers About the Noney Gunfight
Q1. Where did the gunfight take place in Manipur?
The gunfight occurred at Taodaijang village in the Khoupum area of Noney district.
Q2. When did security forces launch the search operation?
Security forces launched the operation around 3:30 am on November 5, 2026.
Q3. How many security personnel participated?
More than 500 personnel from Manipur Police and Central forces joined the operation.
Q4. How many people died in the gunfight?
Three people died, while two others sustained injuries.
Q5. Which security forces participated in the operation?
Manipur Police, CRPF, CoBRA and Assam Rifles personnel participated in the joint operation.
Q6. Why did security forces launch the operation?
The operation aims to verify residents’ identities, intensify searches and prevent further violence following the deadly gunfight.
Location Context: Noney District, Manipur
Noney is a strategically important hill district in western Manipur, with several Naga-inhabited areas. The latest violence highlights continuing security challenges in the region and the importance of maintaining peace and stability across Manipur and Northeast India.
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