Tension has been prevailing in the Litan area since February 7, when a localised fight snowballed into a conflict between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities. File photo for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: ANI Suspected extremists ambushed the vehicles of civilians on National Highway 202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Saturday (April 18, 2026), killing two Tangkhul Naga men, including a retired soldier. The incident occurred at 2.35 p.m near Yaolen Kuki village, about four km from Litan on the highway linking Ukhrul town and the State’s capital Imphal. Tension has been prevailing in the Litan area since February 7, when a localised fight snowballed into a conflict between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities. Published – April 18, 2026 10:40 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation T.N. Assembly Election 2026: Delay in proposed textile park sparks concern among residents of Gudiyatham constituency KSPCB recommends to collect ₹1.09 crores from Excel PU College for polluting water body