India: conflict events in July 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data. This is the latest month in the data and may be revised.
In July 2026, UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in India, with 8 estimated deaths. That is -33% compared with 9 events the month before. The death toll range is 6 to 8.
67% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 3.
Events were concentrated in Jammu and Kashmir state (3), Manipur state (2), Nagaland state (1).
The most active pairing was Government of India - NSCN-IM-E with 2 events.
Where events happened
Regions, July 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Jammu and Kashmir state | 3 | 4 |
| Manipur state | 2 | 3 |
| Nagaland state | 1 | 1 |
Deadliest events, July 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 11 Jul 2026 | Kangpokpi district Manipur state | NSCN-IM vs Civilians One-sided, 1 civilian, 2 sources | 1 |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Shopian district Jammu and Kashmir state | Government of India vs Kashmir insurgents State-based, 8 sources | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of India | 4 |
| Kashmir insurgents | 3 |
| NSCN-IM-E | 2 |
| NSCN-IM | 1 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 4 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 2 |
All months
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Feb 2025Jan 2025Dec 2024Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.