17-year-old Naga youth shot dead in Manipur, say police
Police in Manipur said a 17‑year‑old Naga youth was shot dead, raising the death count from ethnic clashes. Since February, fighting between Naga and Kuki groups has caused more than 40 fatalities, officials reported. The shooting occurred near a village in Churachandpur district, and investigations are still ongoing, highlighting persistent instability in India's northeast region.