SAA event in Manipur, Sagolmang, Imphal East District area, India on Mon 19th October 2026

On October 19, three Meitei civilians were killed and three others injured in an ambush by suspected Kuki militants in Sunurok hills under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East District, Manipur, reports Business Standard. According to Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo, the victims were among 14 villagers collecting and transporting firewood when they came under fire. The deceased were identified as Arubam Ronil (35), Lairenlakpam Inaobi (51) and Kshetrimayum Sushil (32). The injured were identified as Ngangom Suraj (19), Meisnam Somendro (53) and Bonson Khingdram (45). The attack triggered protests in Imphal, where demonstrators placed the bodies outside the Chief Minister’s residence.