Kailenjang toll rises to 3
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, September 27 2026: A 49-year-old Naga civilian who was injured in the Kailenjang shooting in Senapati district on Saturday succumbed to his injuries early Sunday, taking the death toll to three.

Ashiho Sani of Shajouba village died at around 3 am on Sunday at GetWell hospital.

The incident which took place at Kailenjang on Saturday afternoon, had initially left two Naga civilians dead and two others injured.

The deceased were identified as K Rocky Osanah of Chowainamai Khullen and Kh Kumar of Laii Shirafii, who died on the spot.

The second injured victim, Adani Manio (33) of Makhel was also taken to GetWell Hospital for treatment.

The bodies of the deceased were shifted to Senapati District Hospital following the incident.

Following the death of Ashiho Sani, a condolence service was held at Traffic Point, Senapati at 11 am on Sunday in honour of the three victims.

A large number of people gathered at the venue to pay their last respects to the victims.

Condolence messages were delivered by the leaders of All Naga Students' Association Manipur (AN-SAM), Naga People Orga- nization (NPO), Senapati District Women Association (SDWA), Maram Thangal Region and Naga Youth Senapati.

The mortal remains of the three victims are expected to be taken to their respective villages for burial following the condolence service.

With the death of Ashiho Sani, the number of Naga civilians killed in the ongoing Naga-Kuki conflict has risen further, with Naga organisations and local sources putting the toll at 27 so far.

The figure includes victims killed in a series of attacks across Naga-inhabited areas since the conflict escalated.

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