# Ethnic conflict and security instability in Manipur

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ethnic-conflict-and-security-instability-in-manipur
> Updated: 2026-10-13T12:59:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The security situation in Manipur remains volatile due to persistent ethnic clashes between the Naga, Kuki-Zo, and Meitei communities. These conflicts have resulted in hundreds of deaths and the displacement of thousands of people.

In late September, the Eastern Army Commander visited the region to assess security strategies and engage with community leaders to encourage neutrality. This followed violence in the Kangpokpi and Tamenglong districts involving arson and retaliatory killings. 

By mid-October, the Manipur Chief Minister and the Border Security Force Director General met to review law and order following a wave of violence in three hill districts that caused at least nine deaths in a single week. Security efforts continue to focus on managing instability and implementing rehabilitation programs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Manipur CM and BSF Chief review security amid ongoing violence

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh and BSF Chief Praveen Kumar reviewed security and law and order following recent deadly clashes between ethnic communities in the state.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manipur-cm-and-bsf-chief-review-security-amid-ongoing-violence

### 2026-09-23: Eastern Army Commander visits Manipur to assess security situation

Eastern Army Commander Lt Gen VMB Krishnan visited Manipur to assess security strategies and meet with Spear Corps and Assam Rifles officers amid ongoing ethnic violence in the state.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eastern-army-commander-visits-manipur-to-assess-security-situation

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