In divided Manipur, a Naga village with no safe way out At the heart of the problem is the village’s location –– in the middle of Kangpokpi district, dominated by Kukis. All 147 residents of Konsakhul are Nagas. Updated on: Oct 29, 2026, 10:28:35 IST By Prawesh Lama Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
In divided Manipur, a Naga village with no safe way out
Konsakhul is a small Naga village with 147 residents located right in the middle of Kangpokpi district in Manipur. Because the district is dominated by the Kuki community, the villagers face severe safety risks whenever they try to leave. The ongoing ethnic division in the state has left them completely isolated with no safe way out for supplies or medical help.
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What happened
Konsakhul, a remote Naga village of 147 people in Manipur, is trapped inside a Kuki-dominated district with no safe travel routes.
Why it matters
The plight of Konsakhul village highlights the severe humanitarian and safety crisis faced by communities trapped in ethnically divided regions of Manipur. For ordinary citizens, this underscores the breakdown of safe mobility and basic infrastructure during ethnic conflicts, threatening lives and daily survival.
Impact
Heightened tensions may prompt authorities to establish security corridors or emergency access routes, while local communities continue to face severe isolation and logistical challenges.
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