Overview

• The convoy was attacked late Wednesday in Longja village of Chandel district during operations in hill areas near the unfenced Myanmar border.
• Windshields on three police vehicles, including the additional superintendent’s car, were damaged, and no injuries were reported.
• Large numbers of Kuki women stood before the vehicles and prevented the convoy from advancing.
• The Committee on Tribal Unity announced a 12-hour shutdown on NH-2 on October 3 for “Separation Day,” pressing for administrative separation for Kuki-Zo areas with exemptions for emergencies and funerals.
• Police increased security on vulnerable routes, cautioned against circulating unverified social media posts, and urged the return of looted arms and explosives.