Four Tangkhul Naga civilians were buried in their native villages in Manipur’s Kamjong district after an attack on Pilong village that killed them at the India‑Myanmar border.
A public condolence service was held at the Kamjong town hall by the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL). The ceremony was attended by Phungyar MLA Leishiyo Keishing, the district’s deputy commissioner, TNL president Sword Vashum, community leaders and well‑wishers. The deceased were identified as Vareishim Jajo and his son Phami Jajo of Kangpat Khullen, Betterson Jajo of Kangpat Khunou, and Ningthem Kashak of Zingsui village.
Survivor Akhan Kaping, 58, told reporters that the attackers were from the Myanmar‑based Kuki National Army‑Burma (KNA‑B). He described hearing gunfire, finding two children dead, and then fleeing to alert other villagers. Kaping said he heard at least 15 attackers and that KNA‑B members were responsible.
Leishiyo Keishing said the armed groups entered Pilong around 1.30 p.m. on Thursday and killed four unarmed civilians, including church and youth leaders. He urged state and central governments to reinforce security along the international border. Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killings, declared such violence unacceptable, and offered condolences to the families.
In response, the Tangkhul community’s apex body announced a 24‑hour shutdown across Tangkhul areas, stranding hundreds of vehicles, including loaded trucks, at Ramva village on National Highway 202.
