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Assam Rifles rescue 2 abducted villagers after Manipur border attack: Officials
Two Tangkhul Naga villagers, including a woman, were rescued by Assam Rifles after being abducted during a Kamjong district attack by KNA-B and VVEZ. On May 9, 2026, security forces also rescued 15 more villagers and facilitated handovers, while officials visited the affected area. An earlier incident on May 7, 2026 involved the attack on four Tangkhul villages near the India-Myanmar border.
Why It Matters
The events highlight cross-border militant activity and its humanitarian impact in Manipur, prompting security responses and government discussions on deployment of additional state security forces.
Timeline
5 Events
State government officials visit affected villages
May 9, 2026
State Home Minister K Govindas, along with Naga People’s Front legislator Leishiyo Keishing, visited three villages affected by the incident. Govindas stated that the state requires about 7,000 additional personnel and indicated consideration of deploying state security forces to supplement central forces.
Assam Rifles rescue 15 more villagers
May 9, 2026
Assam Rifles troopers brought the situation under control and rescued 15 more villagers in the Kamjong district following the May 7 attack near Z Choro.
Rescue of two abducted villagers and handover near Z Choro
May 9, 2026
On Saturday, May 9, 2026, Assam Rifles rescued two Tangkhul Naga villagers, including one woman abducted from Namlee by KNA-B and VVEZ. The release occurred south of Z Choro near the incident area under watch of Assam Rifles, Intelligence and other agencies. The woman's husband, village headman and CSOs were taken to Humine Thana and later handed over to the unit headquarters at Chassad for documentation. After handover, the family and CSOs moved to their village, Khangpat Khn, with medical checks and psychological assistance provided.
Armed attack and abduction in Kamjong district amid border unrest
May 7, 2026
In the early hours of May 7, 2026, unrest was reported near Z Choro and opposite Namlee along the India-Myanmar border. Armed militants abducted two villagers after attacking four Tangkhul Naga villages—Namlee, Wanglee, Ashang Khullen (KAKA), and Aloyo (Choro). The attack was claimed by Village Volunteers Eastern Zone (VVEZ) in a statement.
Refugee count in Kamjong district as of May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024
Kamjong district administration records indicate over 1,500 Myanmar refugees live in Choro, Namlee and Wanglee villages.