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Manipur state, India: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Manipur state, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 12 organized-violence events in Manipur state, India, up +20% from 10 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 23.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 24 events and 52 estimated deaths were recorded in Manipur state. That is +2300% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 44 and 53. 50% of events were classed as non-state conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 22.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Kuki - Naga (8 events, 14 estimated deaths).
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Events in Manipur state, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Manipur state, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Kangpokpi district | 7 | 16 |
| Kamjong district | 5 | 17 |
| Ukhrul district | 5 | 8 |
| Bishnupur district | 3 | 7 |
| Churachandpur district | 2 | 2 |
| Noney district | 1 | 1 |
| Senapati district | 1 | 1 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | NSCN-IM vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Churachandpur district Manipur state | Government of India vs UKNA State-based, 4 sources | 1 0–1 |
| 13 Jun 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | Kuki vs Naga Non-state | 1 0–1 |
| 9 Jun 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | Kuki vs Naga Non-state | 1 0–1 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | Kuki vs Naga Non-state, 2 sources | 1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Kuki | 9 | 16 |
| Naga | 8 | 14 |
| Unidentified armed group | 7 | 12 |
| NSCN-IM | 6 | 19 |
| NSCN-IM-E | 3 | 8 |
| Government of India | 3 | 5 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Kuki - Naga | 8 | 14 |
| NSCN-IM - Civilians | 3 | 6 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 3 | 5 |
| KNA - NSCN-IM | 2 | 9 |
| NSCN-IM - NSCN-IM-E | 1 | 4 |
| Arambai Tenggol - Civilians | 1 | 3 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 5 | 21% |
| Non-state conflict | 12 | 50% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 7 | 29% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Manipur state in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 24 organized-violence events in Manipur state between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 52 deaths (range 44 to 53).
Is violence in Manipur state increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (12) were up +20% on the preceding 90 days (10).
Who are the main armed actors in Manipur state?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Kuki (9 events), Naga (8 events), Unidentified armed group (7 events), NSCN-IM (6 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Manipur state?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Manipur state, 50% of events over the last 12 months were non-state 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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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.