SAA event in Manipur, Pilong, Kamjong District area, India on Thu 24th September 2026

On September 24, four Tangkhul Naga civilians were reportedly shot dead near Pilong village in Kamjong District, Manipur, near Border Pillars 91-93, close to the India-Myanmar border, reports India TodayNE. The deceased were identified as Phami Jajo, Betterson Jajo, Vareishim Jajo and Ningthem Kashak. A fifth civilian, Akhan Kaping reportedly escaped and subsequently informed villagers and authorities. The Working Committee of Tangkhul Naga Long (WC-TNL) alleged that cadres of the Myanmar-based Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) and armed Kuki elements backed by the Myanmar-based People’s Defence Force (PDF) carried out the attack. The allegation was subsequently repeated by Kaping, who said KNA-B cadres attacked the border settlement.