# Reports Differ on Death Toll After Manipur Farmers’ Attack 2026-08-15T00:03:04+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets Reports from Hindustan Times and The Assam Tribune differ on the toll after armed men allegedly attacked farmers in a paddy field at Langka Naga village, Kangpokpi district, on Friday morning. Hindustan Times reports two farmers were killed and two injured, while The Assam Tribune reports one death and three critical injuries. The deceased named in both reports include W Chawang, 34, and Kawidinang Abonmai, 55, though the accounts differ on their status. The injured were reportedly taken or due to be taken to Imphal for treatment. Officials have not confirmed who carried out the firing or its motive. Local accounts cited suspected cadres of the Kuki Revolutionary Army and Kuki National Front, but this remains unconfirmed. The Liangmai Naga Council condemned the attack and called for arrests, an investigation and greater security. It also announced a shutdown in Liangmai Naga areas. Security forces were deployed after the incident. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - assamtribune.com Tags: Kangpokpi, Kuki National Front, Kuki Revolutionary Army, Manipur Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/two-farmers-killed-two-injured-in-kangpokpi-attack/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/two-farmers-killed-two-injured-in-kangpokpi-attack/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.