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India conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP, data through 31 Jul 2026. Updated automatically as new monthly releases are published. Population 1,463,865,525 (World Bank, 2025).
Recorded violence in India eased over the 90 days to 31 Jul 2026: 28 events compared with 44 in the prior quarter (-36%). Estimated deaths: 42.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 164 events and 369 estimated deaths were recorded in India. That is -27% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 358 and 372. 63% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 70. Relative to population, that is 0.1 events per million people.
The most affected areas over the last 90 days were Manipur state (12), Jammu and Kashmir state (5), Punjab state (2). Together they hold 68% of the period's events.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of India - CPI-Maoist (59 events, 199 estimated deaths).
Displacement from India
Main host countries: United States of America (113,770), Canada (71,341), Italy (12,916), Australia (8,037), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (4,288). Source: UNHCR Refugee Data Finder, 2025 figures.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025
Events in India, last 90 days
Monthly trend
Most affected regions
| Region | Events, 90d | Change | Events, 12m | Deaths, 12m | Last event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manipur state | 12 | +20% | 24 | 52 | 11 Jul 2026 |
| Jammu and Kashmir state | 5 | -17% | 29 | 44 | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Punjab state | 2 | -71% | 12 | 14 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Jharkhand state | 1 | -50% | 17 | 60 | 4 May 2026 |
| Assam state | 1 | new | 5 | 6 | 14 May 2026 |
| Chhattisgarh state | 0 | -100% | 43 | 112 | 2 May 2026 |
| Maharashtra state | 0 | -100% | 6 | 18 | 4 Apr 2026 |
| National Capital territory | 0 | -100% | 6 | 18 | 19 Mar 2026 |
12 further first-level administrative areas had fewer than 5 recorded events in the last 12 months and are not listed separately.
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | Kuki vs Naga Non-state, 6 sources | 6 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | NSCN-IM vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian, 5 sources | 3 0–3 |
| 13 May 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | Arambai Tenggol vs Civilians One-sided, 3 civilian, 8 sources | 3 |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Kulgam district Jammu and Kashmir state | Kashmir insurgents vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian, 17 sources | 2 |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Ukhrul district Manipur state | Government of India vs NSCN-IM-E State-based, 8 sources | 2 0–2 |
| 11 Jun 2026 | Kamjong district Manipur state | NSCN-IM-E vs Civilians One-sided, 2 civilian, 3 sources | 2 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | — | Government of India vs Civilians One-sided | 2 |
| 11 May 2026 | Changlang district Arunachal Pradesh state | Government of India vs NSCN-K State-based, 2 sources | 2 |
| 22 Jul 2026 | Anantnag district Jammu and Kashmir state | Government of India vs Kashmir insurgents State-based, 11 sources | 1 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | Chümoukedima district Nagaland state | Government of India vs NSCN-IM-E State-based, 3 sources | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of India | 103 | 266 |
| CPI-Maoist | 74 | 214 |
| Kashmir insurgents | 30 | 55 |
| Unidentified armed group | 21 | 26 |
| Kuki | 9 | 16 |
| Naga | 8 | 14 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing (UCDP dyad) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of India - CPI-Maoist | 59 | 199 |
| Government of India - Kashmir insurgents | 28 | 40 |
| CPI-Maoist - Civilians | 15 | 15 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 10 | 12 |
| Kuki - Naga | 8 | 14 |
| Government of India - Government of Pakistan | 4 | 7 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 103 | 63% |
| Non-state conflict | 27 | 16% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 34 | 21% |
Long-run view: events per year
| Year | Events | Est. deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 400 | 847 | |
| 2018 | 481 | 952 | |
| 2019 | 354 | 734 | |
| 2020 | 390 | 755 | |
| 2021 | 277 | 521 | |
| 2022 | 266 | 393 | |
| 2023 | 217 | 406 | |
| 2024 | 234 | 552 | |
| 2025 | 209 | 623 | |
| 2026 (to date) | 93 | 202 |
Annual figures from the UCDP GED main release (through the last full year) plus Candidate Events for the current year, which are provisional.
Recent reports and news
Humanitarian reports (ReliefWeb)
- UNHCR India: 2026 Funding Update (as of 31 August 2026) ReliefWeb, 15 Sep 2026
- Situation Report 7 - Extreme Weather Events in India - Bihar and Uttar Pradesh (Date: 5th September 2026) ReliefWeb, 7 Sep 2026
- India: Heat-Resilient Infrastructure: Lessons from Emerging Global Experience, Southasiadisasters.net - Vol. 21, Issue 1, July 2026 ReliefWeb, 31 Aug 2026
- UNHCR India Factsheet, May and June 2026 ReliefWeb, 11 Aug 2026
- UNHCR India Factsheet, March - April 2026 ReliefWeb, 11 Aug 2026
- WFP India Country Brief, August 2026 ReliefWeb, 11 Aug 2026
- Situation Report 6 - Extreme Weather Events in India - Assam, Odisha and Kerala (Date: 8th August 2026) ReliefWeb, 10 Aug 2026
- India: Assam Floods - DREF Operation no. MDRIN029 ReliefWeb, 6 Aug 2026
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in India in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 164 organized-violence events in India between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 369 deaths (range 358 to 372).
Is violence in India increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (28) were down -36% from the preceding 90 days (44).
Which regions of India are most affected?
Over the last 90 days the most events were recorded in Manipur state (12), Jammu and Kashmir state (5), Punjab state (2), Jharkhand state (1), Assam state (1).
Who are the main armed actors in India?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of India (103 events), CPI-Maoist (74 events), Kashmir insurgents (30 events), Unidentified armed group (21 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in India?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In India, 63% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
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Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Candidate Events for the current year are provisional and may be revised in the next annual GED release. See methodology.