A woman was killed and two members of her family were seriously injured after an alleged armed attack on L. Tollen village in Tamenglong district of Manipur early Sunday, prompting the village authority to seek stronger security, a police investigation and urgent medical assistance.
Key Takeaways:
- A woman was killed in an alleged early-morning attack at L. Tollen village in Tamenglong.
- Her husband and youngest son reportedly suffered serious injuries.
- The village authority has sought Central security deployment, an FIR and an independent investigation.
Lhingzangai Singsit was killed in an alleged armed attack on L. Tollen village in the Tousem area of Manipur’s Tamenglong district at around 4 am on September 13, 2026. Her husband, Seineh Singsit, was shot and treated for his injuries, while their youngest son, Henmisnang, sustained bullet injuries to his arm and buttocks.
The attack took place on Kuki Black Day, which marks the 1993 Joupi massacre in which more than 1,000 Kukis are reported by Kuki groups to have lost their lives in ethnic violence. Kuki organisations have blamed NSCN-IM for the violence.
Residents have suspected the involvement of NSCN-IM cadres and Naga Village Guards in the latest attack. However, these allegations have not been independently verified.
The L. Tollen Village Authority has strongly condemned the attack and demanded an immediate investigation, stronger security and urgent government intervention.
Woman killed, family members injured
According to the village authority, Lhingzangai Singsit, wife of Seineh Singsit and a mother of five children, was killed during the early-morning attack.
Her husband, Seineh Singsit, and their youngest son, Henmisnang, also sustained serious injuries. The additional details provided by the village community said Seineh was shot and received medical treatment, while Henmisnang suffered bullet wounds to his arm and buttocks.
The village authority said the incident had caused deep fear among residents and condemned what it described as a brutal and cowardly attack on a peaceful village.
Attack reopens memories of 1993 violence
The L. Tollen Village Authority said the latest incident had reopened old wounds among the Kuki community.
The attack occurred on Kuki Black Day, observed in memory of the 1993 violence at Joupi. Kuki groups have alleged that more than 1,000 Kukis were killed during the ethnic violence and have blamed NSCN-IM for the killings.
The village authority also referred to the 1993 ethnic persecution of Kuki people and said the latest incident had revived memories of that period.
It alleged that the latest attack was a deliberate attempt to terrorise and displace Kuki-Zo villagers from their ancestral lands in pursuit of a “Greater Nagalim” agenda.
These allegations were made by the village authority and residents and have not been independently verified.
Security deployment sought
The L. Tollen Village Authority has urged the Government of India and the Manipur government to immediately deploy adequate Central security forces in L. Tollen and surrounding Kuki villages.
The demand comes amid continuing tensions in Manipur and concerns over the security of vulnerable communities in affected areas.
The authority also urged the Manipur Police to register an FIR and conduct an immediate, independent and transparent investigation into the attack.
It demanded that those responsible be identified and arrested.
Village authority seeks urgent medical help
The authority has also sought immediate medical evacuation and the best available treatment for the injured family members.
It specifically appealed for urgent medical assistance for Seineh Singsit and his son Henmisnang.
The village authority further appealed to the Central government, the National Human Rights Commission and other concerned authorities to intervene before further civilian lives are lost.
Appeal for investigation and protection
Kuki groups and residents have called for a thorough investigation into the attack. They have also demanded stronger security arrangements in and around Kuki villages in the area.
The L. Tollen Village Authority described the incident as an alleged act of terrorism against civilians and a serious human rights violation.
The L. Tollen Village authority said it would not be intimidated by the attack and vowed to continue defending its land, people and rights.
Lamkholun Haokip, Chief/Chairman of the L. Tollen Village Authority, Tamenglong district issued the statement.
(Editor’s Note: This news story is written based on the above Statement. Further details regarding the investigation, the identities of the attackers and the official response from the Manipur government or police were not available in the village authority’s statement.)
