Fresh tension has gripped Senapati district in Manipur after a huge crowd gathered at an Assam Rifles camp following reports of a standoff between security forces and the Naga Army near Huthrong Brigade. According to sources, a large number of people started gathering at around 9 pm at Senapati town’s traffic point after a message urged the public to come out of their homes.
The crowd marched towards the Assam Rifles COB, located just above the DC office complex, and staged a protest demanding the immediate withdrawal of forces from the Oklong area. During the protest, a private vehicle parked near the Assam Rifles gate was torched, while a waiting shed was also set ablaze by the irate mob. The situation began to de-escalate after official reports stated that security personnel had withdrawn from Oklong.
However, the situation became tense again after some protesters allegedly overturned an Assam Rifles truck and set two other security force vehicles on fire. The situation became more volatile, resulting in the use of tear-gas shells and mock bombs by security forces to control it. Though the tense situation continued till midnight, no injuries to members of the public or security force personnel were reported.
According to officials, an unruly mob resorted to stone-pelting, arson, and vandalism at an Assam Rifles camp in Senapati town on the night of July 14-15, 2026. The incident occurred after an area-domination patrol and search operation was launched by the Assam Rifles based on credible intelligence inputs regarding the presence of armed cadres in the general area of Makuilongdi.
The situation in Senapati is presently peaceful and under control. No injuries or casualties were sustained by the local population or security force personnel. Efforts to address concerns and maintain communal harmony have been undertaken with civil society organisations and district authorities. The security forces have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, ensuring the safety of all citizens, and upholding the rule of law.
