Imphal, Aug. 10 -- At least five abandoned houses were set ablaze by unknown armed individuals in Kailenjang village in Manipur's Senapati district on Monday, police said.

According to police, the incident occurred around 1.30pm at Kailenjang village located about 5km west of Senapati police station. Police said unknown individuals set fire to around five houses in the Kuki village before fleeing the area.

"The village remained abandoned since the 1992 Naga-Kuki conflict over land issues. During that time around eight to ten households were displaced and the Kuki villagers resettled in the village before 2023," said a senior police officer requesting anonymity.

"However, as the ongoing Naga-Kuki-Zo conflict escalated following a twin a...