Ungma village council members pay a visit to Dr S C. Jamir, former Chief minister and Governor and his wife at their residence in Chümoukidema on October 1. (Sangkong Jamir)

The violence that erupted between two communities at villages under Pungro area on October 10, 2026, is a grim reminder that administrative recognition alone cannot guarantee lasting peace. The incident, which reportedly left one person dead, anothe...