Kiphire, 14th October 2026 (Nokinketer News): At least 23 houses have been burnt and more than 150 people displaced following a tribal conflict in Kiusam Circle under Pungro Subdivision of Kiphire district, as the administration continues to assess the damage and coordinate relief efforts.
A day after the clash, a team led by Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Kiphire Headquarters, Longdiba L. Sangtam, NCS, along with officials concerned, began a detailed assessment of damaged properties and displaced families.
In Pokphur village, 12 houses were burnt, five houses partially damaged and one motorcycle burnt, displacing 60 people. In Longtsunger village, 11 houses were burnt and one house vandalised, displacing 83 people. Another 14 people from Thulun village were also reported displaced at the time of filing this report.
Deputy Commissioner of Kiphire Temsuwati Longkumer, NCS, and Superintendent of Police Chinese Chakhesang, NPS, also visited the affected villages under Kiusam Circle on October 13, accompanied by officials concerned.
Indian Reserve Police (IR) personnel have been deployed at Kiusam headquarters, Longtsunger and Pokphur villages to maintain law and order. Relief and rehabilitation efforts are continuing in the affected areas.
The administration stated that the prevailing law and order situation remained tense but under control.
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