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Imphal: In a fresh flare-up amid ongoing unrest in Manipur, the Katho Katamnao Long (KKL) and the Tangkhul Naga Valley Students' Association (TNVSA) have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Kuki community to identify and produce those allegedly involved in a mob attack on a taxi heading to Ukhrul. The incident reportedly took place on Thursday in Mongkot Chepu village, where a woman passenger was injured after a mob assaulted the vehicle's driver and damaged the windshield. Sources said the confrontation began near Litan Bridge after two persons on a bike overtook the taxi in a reckless manner. When the driver confronted them for their dangerous driving, the bikers allegedly stopped the van and assaulted him. A mob then gathered at Mongkot Chepu and vandalised the vehicle, injuring the woman passenger. The Tangkhul student bodies condemned the incident, claiming that members of the Kuki community residing along the Imphal-Ukhrul highway (NH-202) were responsible. They also criticised the Mongkot Chepu village chief for allegedly threatening the driver and passengers, reportedly while under the influence of alcohol. The organisations said this was not an isolated incident and cited repeated instances of intimidation and assault on commuters along the route. They asserted that previous appeals for peace had been ignored, and their restraint was being interpreted as weakness. In a joint statement, the KKL and TNVSA warned of "serious and unbearable consequences" if the accused are not produced within 24 hours. They threatened to block all movement of Kukis along NH-202 and bar their presence in Ukhrul district. According to the officer-in-charge of Litan police station, the incident occurred around 7:15pm on Thursday. He said both parties are currently negotiating a compromise, and no FIR has been registered as of now.
Imphal: The Manipur Police have evacuated at least 51 students of the Kuki tribal community from Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) in the state's Naga-dominated Ukhrul district as a precautionary measure following clashes and subsequent tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities, officials said on Tuesday. Attacks and counter-attacks, along with heightened tension, have continued between members of the Tangkhul Naga tribe and the Kuki community in Ukhrul since February 7. More than 30 houses were reportedly burnt during clashes at Litan Sareikhong village in the district, which shares bord ...Read More >
Guwahati: A day after fratricidal violence and clashes among the Naga groups, Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday appealed to the Tangkhul Naga community in Ukhrul district to help restore peace and maintain law and order. Tension gripped the district after violence broke out involving Naga groups. The chief minister expressed concern over the situation, calling the incident "unfortunate" and stressing that violence cannot provide any solution. Appealing for restraint, Mr Singh urged all communities to shun violence and cooperate with authorities. He assured that the gove ...Read More >
Shah and Khemchand held a meeting in New Delhi to review the prevailing law and order situation in Manipur. According to a statement issued by the CM's secretariat, Shah, during the meeting, directed the Manipur CM "to accelerate the present peace process and consolidate the growing bonhomie among different communities." Shah also gave in-principle approval for raising an all-women India Reserve Battalion (IRB) in Manipur and asked the CM to send a proposal for it. Manipur has been in unrest s ...Read More >
Imphal, Jun 27 (PTI) Tangkhul Naga civil society organisations in Manipur on Friday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Kuki community, for handing over those involved in the June 26 attack on a passenger vehicle in Ukhrul district, in which two persons were injured. The Tangkhul Naga, one of the major Naga tribes, is an ethnic group primarily residing in Ukhrul district of Manipur and parts of neighbouring Myanmar. The ultimatum, jointly issued by the Katho Katamnao Long and the Tangkhul Naga Valley Students' Association, came a day after a mob, the members of which were suspected to be Kukis ...Read More >
Imphal, May 19: Manipur Police registered a case at the cyber crime police station here and launched a massive search operation to nab the concerned people who recently gave threat messages to the Meitei community against entering Kuki tribal-dominated areas during the upcoming Shirui Lily Festival. Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla recently chaired the organising committee meeting of the Shirui Lily Festival, 2025 to be held in the state's Ukhrul district from May 20 to 24. The 80 km route from the state capital Imphal to Ukhrul passes through a few Kuki tribal inhabited villages. A senior ...Read More >
Imphal, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) The bodies of two men from the Kuki community, who had gone missing in Manipur's Kamjong district on Wednesday, were found on Thursday, officials said. The deceased were identified as Thangboimang Khongsai, 35, a resident of Shangkai village in Ukhrul district, and Thengin Baite, 40, a resident of nearby Thawai Kuki village in Kamjong district. Officials said the Manipur government has handed over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a thorough probe. A police official, quoting villagers, said that the two men had gone to repair water sup ...Read More >
Imphal, Mar 31: A 48-hour shutdown brought normal life to a halt in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Tuesday, following the killing of four NSCN (Eastern Flank) cadres in an alleged attack that has triggered widespread outrage. The shutdown, observed across district headquarters and adjoining areas, entered its second consecutive day, severely disrupting daily activity. Markets remained closed, roads were largely deserted with minimal vehicular movement, and educational institutions and commercial establishments stayed shut. However, essential services, including medical emergencie ...Read More >
Imphal: The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), the apex civil body of the Tangkhul Naga community, has issued a 12-hour ultimatum demanding the handover of suspects allegedly involved in the killing of four Naga Army personnel in Manipur's Kamjong district. The ultimatum, effective from 2:00 PM on Monday, followed a joint meeting of Tangkhul civil organisations convened under the TNL. The body has demanded that two suspects -- identified as Athot of Sihai Khunou village and Star of Lairam Khullen, be produced before it "alive and in sound health." It warned that failure to comply would lead to non-coo ...Read More >
Imphal, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thousands of Naga people, including women and children, on Wednesday accorded a rousing welcome to NSCN-IM General Secretary Thuingaleng Muivah in Manipur's Ukhrul district headquarters. Nonagenarian Naga leader Muivah, also the Ato Kilonser (Prime Minister) of the Isak-Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM), arrived in the Naga-inhabited Ukhrul district to visit his birthplace, Somdal village, for the first time in 50 years. Thousands of Nagas from all walks of life, dressed in traditional attire and carrying NSCN-IM flags, gree ...Read More >
Imphal, March 30: Tensions prevailed in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Monday as several Naga organisations demanded a thorough and transparent inquiry into the killing of four cadres belonging to a faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM). In a suspected fratricidal clash, four cadres of the NSCN-IM-Eastern Flank faction were allegedly gunned down by a rival faction at Hongbei village in Kamjong district on Saturday, triggering unrest there as well as in neighbouring Ukhrul district. According to a police official, six cadres of the group were ambushed by riv ...Read More >
Imphal, July 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Manipur journalists representing various media organisations held a demonstration here on Monday to protest against "silence" of the government over the May 20 Gwaltabi incident in which security personnel had allegedly asked to hide the "Manipur State Transport Corporation" signage on the front of a bus carrying scribes. Organised by the All Manipur Working Journalists Union (AMWJU) and the Editors Guild Manipur (EGM), a large number of Journalists staged demonstrations against the government's silence over the May 20 Gwaltabi incident. Holding banners and pl ...Read More >
Ukhrul (Manipur) [India], October 22 (ANI): Thuingaleng Muivah, the "Ato Kilonser" of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN/GPRN), arrived at Tangkhul Long Ground in Ukhrul district on Wednesday, marking his return to his hometown after 50 years. His visit has drawn significant attention in the region, with locals gathering to welcome the veteran leader. The 91-year-old Muivah has played a pivotal role in the Naga autonomy movement. He will be visiting his native village of Somdal on Wednesday, nearly 50 years after he joined the Naga movement in the mid-1960s. Muivah is one of the ...Read More >
The United Naga Council has declared a 'Genna' to honor Thuingaleng Muivah. This traditional day of respect will be observed on October 29 in Senapati district. Educational institutions and shops will close. Economic activities will cease. The community is urged to participate in gatherings. This event celebrates Muivah's return to his village after five decades. United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Nagas in Manipur, has declared holiday to honour NSCN-IM supremo Thuingaleng Muivah's upco ...Read More >
Imphal: Former MLA and past president of the Tangkhul Naga Long, K. Envy Mashangva, passed away at the age of 101 in Dimapur, Nagaland, on Saturday. Family sources said his mortal remains will be taken to his native village, Choithar (Rithar), in Ukhrul district of Manipur for the last rites. Born in 1925, Mashangva was elected to the Manipur Legislative Assembly in 1974 and served as Minister of State for Industry. He later led the Tangkhul Naga Long, the apex body of the Tangkhul Naga community, as its president from 1980 to 1985. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh expressed gr ...Read More >
Ukhrul: NSCN (IM) general secretary and chief negotiator of the Indo-Naga peace process, Thuingaleng Muivah, Wednesday vowed to defend the "sovereign national decision of Nagalim to the last," underscoring the group's unwavering stance as a political solution remains elusive, despite 28 years of dialogue with the government of India.The Indo-Naga peace talks have reached a critical impasse, with the NSCN (IM) steadfastly holding its ground, a separate Naga national flag and constitution. Speaking ...Read More >
Imphal, Jun 27 (PTI) Tangkhul Naga civil society organisations in Manipur on Friday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Kuki community, for handing over those involved in the June 26 attack on a passenger vehicle in Ukhrul district, in which two persons were injured. The Tangkhul Naga, one of the major Naga tribes, is an ethnic group primarily residing in Ukhrul district of Manipur and parts of neighbouring Myanmar. Also Read | Lohardaga Shocker: Woman Strangulated, Teen Grandson Hacked to Death in Sleep in Jharkhand, Family Feud Suspected. The ultimatum, jointly issued by the Katho Katamnao ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following the recent killings, Manipur saw new protests as rage spilled onto the streets. Protestors gathered outside the Manipur Legislative Assembly, demanding a full-scale military operation against Kuki militants. Slogans like "Go Back Central Forces" echoed in the air as voices became louder, expressing the residents' intense dissatisfaction. Protesters called for increased security on the ground as well as justice for the victims. Authorities have tightened communication controls by suspending internet connections in some regions once more due to growing tensions and concern ...Read More >
Imphal, Mar 12 (PTI) Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Thursday said the Union home ministry stepped in to help rescue 21 Tangkhul Naga civilians who had been detained by armed men in Ukhrul district. Speaking in the Assembly, Konthoujam said the hostages were freed early Thursday following negotiations and intervention by central forces. Narrating the sequence of events, the minister said the incident took place on Wednesday when some armed Naga youths allegedly entered Thawai Kuki village and burnt farmers' huts before reportedly abducting two Kuki men. "As the news of the abdu ...Read More >
Ukhrul (Manipur) [India], October 22 (ANI): The Somdal village in Manipur's Ukhrul district is preparing to receive , Thuingaleng Muivah, general secretary of the Isak-Muivah (I-M) faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN). The 91-year-old Muivah has played a pivotal role in the fight for Naga autonomy. He will be visiting his native village of Somdal on Wednesday, nearly 50 years after he joined the Naga movement in the mid-1960s. Muivah is one of the founding leaders of the NSCN, a Naga rebel group formed on January 31, 1980. The NSCN later split into two factions: the N ...Read More >
Imphal, March 30: Tensions prevailed in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Monday as several Naga organisations demanded a thorough and transparent inquiry into the killing of four cadres belonging to a faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN-IM). In a suspected fratricidal clash, four cadres of the NSCN-IM-Eastern Flank faction were allegedly gunned down by a rival faction at Hongbei village in Kamjong district on Saturday, triggering unrest there as well as in neighbou ...Read More >