CRPF Personnel Injured as Fresh Gunfire and Arson Trigger Tension in Manipur's Senapati

A CRPF personnel was injured after fresh gunfire broke out in Manipur’s Senapati district on Monday, while several houses were reportedly set ablaze in the Taphou area, officials and local sources said. The violence was reported amid heightened tensions in parts of the district. Security forces were deployed in the affected areas to contain the situation and prevent further escalation.

According to reports, the firing took place after incidents of arson were reported in and around Taphou. The injured CRPF personnel was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His condition was reported to be stable. The circumstances that led to the exchange of fire were not immediately clear. Authorities were assessing the situation and working to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible for the violence.

The latest incident also affected movement along National Highway-2, an important road linking Manipur with Nagaland. Protesters reportedly blocked portions of the highway by placing debris and burning tyres on the road, disrupting traffic. Additional security personnel have been positioned in sensitive locations as authorities attempt to restore normalcy. Security forces are also conducting operations in vulnerable areas to prevent armed groups from exploiting the renewed tension.

The incident comes against the backdrop of continuing ethnic tensions in Manipur, where sporadic violence has periodically disrupted daily life and displaced communities. Officials have urged residents to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information as security agencies monitor developments. Further details about the number of houses damaged, the identities of those involved in the firing and any additional casualties are awaited as authorities continue their investigation.