KSO City Branches Express Gratitude for Safe Release of 14 Kuki Hostages

The Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) City Branches have expressed profound relief and gratitude following the safe and unconditional release of 14 Kuki individuals who had been held in custody by the Manipur Naga Village Guards.

In a statement issued on June 9, the KSO City Branches thanked various organisations, institutions and leaders whose appeals and interventions helped secure the release. Among those acknowledged were the Council of Baptist Churches in Northeast India (CBCNEI), Baptist World Alliance (BWA), Nagaland Joint Christian Forum, Assam Rifles, Naga Students' Federation (NSF), the Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Meghalaya, the Governments of Manipur and India, and Christian bodies across the country and Northeast India.

The organisation also expressed appreciation to the United Naga Council (UNC) for facilitating the final process that led to the hostages' safe release.

While welcoming the positive outcome, KSO urged all concerned parties to stop spreading misinformation and disinformation that could deepen mistrust and obstruct peace efforts. The organisation called on Kuki and Naga leaders to engage in sincere dialogue to find a lasting political solution to their disputes.

Emphasising reconciliation and peaceful coexistence, KSO City Branches pledged their full cooperation and support to Naga students living in various cities. The statement concluded with prayers for lasting peace and harmony among all communities in the region and expressed hope that such incidents would never recur.

 

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Manmasi: Manipur Eimi [Kuki] Dominated District Tribe Wise Population

KANGPOKPI [KANGGUI] DISTRICT 

Total Population - 2,20,857

1. Thadou-Kuki - 1,57,430

2. Vaiphei - 11,354

3. Kom - 2,642

4. Gangte - 1,648

5. Zou - 1,464

6. Chiru - 374

7. Hmar - 153

Non-Kuki

8. Nepali - 36,539

9. Tangkhul - 9,253

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CHURACHANDPUR DISTRICT 

Total Population - 2,54,787

1. Thadou-Kuki - 72,861

2. Paite - 52,684

3. Hmar - 43,255

4. Vaiphei - 27,347

5. Zou - 18,656

6. Gangte - 11,360

7. Simte - 6,484

8. Kom -5,906

9. Any Mizo [Lushai] - 5,134

10. Chiru - 1,134

11. Suhte - 787

12. Aimol - 466

Non-Kuki 

13. Kabui - 2,843

14. Tangkhul - 239

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CHANDEL DISTRICT 

Total Population - 144,182

1. Thadou-Kuki - 54,311

2. Anal - 25,843

3. Maring - 22,049

4. Zou - 4,878

5. Kom - 1,711

Non-Kuki 

1. Hindi - 4,204

2. Ao-Naga - 2,368

3. Others - 28,818

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TENGNOUPAL DISTRICT 

Total Population - 85,000

1. Thadou-Kuki - 30,966

2. Maring - 28,900

3. Zou - 1,216

4. Vaiphei - 1,139

Non-Kuki 

5. Hindi - 1,360

6. Tamil - 1,301

7. Tangkhul - 1301

8. Nepali - 774

9. Others - 6,826

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PHERZAWL DISTRICT 

Total Population - 40,000

1. Hmar - 15,238

2. Paite - 6,714

3. Simte - 3,810

4. Zou - 2,667

5. Gangte - 2,287

6. Vaiphei - 2,285

7. Thadou-Kuki - 1,524

Non-Kuki 

8. 5,476

Source: Manmasi/Mannaseh 2011 Census via W/A

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Nagaland CM Welcomes Release of 14 Kuki Hostages

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has welcomed the safe and humane release of the 14 Kuki hostages by the United Naga Council (UNC) and Naga civil society organisations. He said the release followed appeals by church bodies led by the Baptist World Alliance and efforts by Naga civil society groups. Rio described the gesture as a reflection of compassion, human dignity, and Christian values. He expressed hope that the development would help restore trust and promote lasting peace in Manipur. He also appealed for the safe release of the six missing Naga hostages through humanitarian means.

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Kuki CSO Ukhrul: Acknowledging Humanity in Full, Not in Fragments!

The Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul (WCKCSOs-Ukhrul), has welcomed the release of 14 Kuki-Zo hostages by the United Naga Council (UNC) after 27 days of detention, describing the development as a positive humanitarian gesture.

In a statement issued on 9 June 2026, titled “Acknowledging Humanity in Full, Not in Fragments!”, the committee said the widespread celebration following the hostages' release was heartening and reflected the values of humanity, restraint, and moral responsibility.

However, the organisation stressed that the Kuki-Zo community had earlier demonstrated a similar commitment to peace and humanitarian principles. It recalled that on March 12, 2026, the Kuki-Zos facilitated the release of 21 civilians, including 18 Tangkhuls and three individuals from neutral communities, despite prevailing tensions.

The committee claimed that the earlier humanitarian effort by Kuki-Zo civil society organisations received little public recognition, while attention was instead diverted from the killings of two Kuki-Zo individuals, identified as Thenkhogin Baite and Thangboimang Lunkim.

WCKCSOs-Ukhrul stated that humanitarian actions should be appreciated equally, regardless of which community initiates them. It also expressed appreciation to the UNC for what it described as reciprocating the humanitarian path first taken by the Kuki-Zo community.

Regarding the six missing Naga individuals, the committee noted that Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) had stated that it had no information about their whereabouts. It urged authorities not to interpret the absence of information as irresponsibility and called on the government to make every effort to ascertain the whereabouts and well-being of the missing persons.

Concluding its statement, the committee emphasized that “humanity deserves appreciation” and called for fairness and consistency in acknowledging humanitarian efforts across communities.

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UNC Announces Release of 14 Kuki hostages

On June 9, 2026, the United Naga Council announced the release of 14 Kuki detainees held by the Naga Village Guard. Citing appeals from churches, Amit Shah’s assurance to Nagaland’s CM, and requests from Manipur and Meghalaya’s CM, the UNC approved the release after stakeholder consultations. The detainees were handed to Senapati authorities on June 7, 2026, for family reunion.

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KIM Condemns Killing of Haokhogin Lhouvum

 

GIVE DESCRIPTION 150 CHA: LAMKA, June 9, 2026: Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has strongly condemned the killing of a Kuki-Zo villager, identified as Haogin Lhouvum, son of Khupkam and a resident of Lasan village in Tamenglong district, who was shot dead at around 1:00 PM on Tuesday.

In a press statement issued by Janghaolun Haokip, Secretary, Information and Publicity, Kuki Inpi Manipur, on June 9, KIM described the incident as a “cold-blooded murder” and alleged that it reflects serious failures in the state’s security and administrative systems. 

The organisation said the killing raises concerns over the continued vulnerability of Kuki-Zo villages in Tamenglong district and questioned the authorities’ ability to ensure the safety of residents.

KIM called on the Government of Manipur, the district administration, and security agencies to explain why Kuki-Zo villages remain exposed to such attacks despite repeated appeals from civil society organisations. 

It alleged that Kuki-Zo habitations have not been provided the same level of protection as other communities.

The organisation also expressed concern over what it described as a continuing pattern of violence against Kuki-Zo civilians.

It questioned why certain Tangkhul-led Naga elements allegedly continue to target innocent Kuki villagers, stating that such acts deepen divisions, undermine peace, and erode trust between neighbouring communities.

According to KIM, the killing highlights the consequences of unequal security arrangements and administrative indifference. 

The organisation stressed that repeated security failures resulting in the loss of innocent lives and property cannot be allowed to continue.

KIM further stated that Kuki villages deserve equal protection under the law and urged authorities to be held accountable for recurring security lapses before more lives are lost.

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Zomi Council in DC thak vaidawnna nei

Lamka, June 9, 2026: Tuni 11:30 am in Zomi Council Hqtrs, Lamka makaite'n Ccpur dist. adia Deputy Commissioner thak,  Pu Krishna Kumar IAS vaidawn na Mini Secretariat, Tuibuang ah va nei uhi.

 Media & Publicity 

 Zomi Council Hqtrs

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KOHUR Condemns Killing of Kuki-Zo Civilian in Manipur

Raises Alarm Over Continued Violence in Manipur

Tengnoupal, June 9, 2026: The Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of Shri Haokhogin Lhouvum, a Kuki-Zo civilian from Tamenglong district, alleging that the incident forms part of an ongoing campaign of targeted violence against the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur.

In a press release issued by its Department of Information and Publicity, KOHUR stated that Haokhogin Lhouvum, 45, was killed on June 9 while travelling to his farm. The organisation alleged that armed cadres belonging to NSCN-IM and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF/ZUF-K) were responsible for the attack.

According to the statement, the deceased was the son of Shri Khupkam Lhouvum and Smt. Lhingjanei and a resident of Lasan Village in the Twilang Area along IT Road in Tamenglong district. KOHUR described him as an ordinary and peaceful family man whose death has left behind a grieving wife and young son.

The human rights organisation further claimed that the incident was not isolated but part of a broader pattern of attacks targeting unarmed Kuki-Zo civilians and villages in the hill districts of Manipur since March 2026.

KOHUR documented several killings over the past months, including two civilians killed in the Thowai/Litan area of Ukhrul district on March 11, two more in Mullam under Litan Police Station on April 24, and three church leaders killed in Kangchup Geljang, Kangpokpi district, on May 13 during what the organisation described as a peace and reconciliation mission. Another three civilians were reportedly killed at Loibol Khullen in Kangpokpi district on June 5. The organisation said a total of 11 Kuki-Zo civilians had been killed in these incidents.

The organisation also highlighted reports of village burnings and destruction of property. According to KOHUR, around 16 houses were gutted at Gampal village and 12 more at nearby Haijang in Kamjong district in April 2026. It further reported that Lanchah village in Kamjong district was burned on May 2, while seven houses and two vehicles were destroyed in Loibol Khullen, Kangpokpi district, on June 5.

KOHUR stated that the information had been compiled from affected communities and public reports. The organisation alleged that armed cadres linked to NSCN-IM and ZUF/ZUF-K were behind the attacks and criticised investigating agencies for failing to arrest or prosecute any perpetrators so far.

Describing the attacks as grave violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, KOHUR called for immediate intervention from authorities. The organisation demanded an independent and time-bound investigation, preferably by the National Investigation Agency where appropriate, into the killing of Haokhogin Lhouvum and other reported incidents.

It also urged the deployment of adequate security forces to protect vulnerable Kuki-Zo villages and civilians, particularly farmers and those engaged in peaceful livelihood activities. Additionally, the organisation sought compensation, rehabilitation, and resettlement for affected families and residents of villages that had allegedly been burned and destroyed.

KOHUR appealed to the Government of India, the Government of Manipur, the National Human Rights Commission, and other concerned authorities to intervene urgently and stop what it termed an ongoing campaign of targeted violence against the Kuki-Zo people.

The organisation concluded by expressing solidarity with bereaved families and reaffirming its commitment to documenting incidents and pursuing legal and constitutional avenues to seek justice and accountability.

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MLA Kimneo Hangshing: Appreciation Note

 

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KOHUR condemns the Killing of Haokhogin Lhouvum

KOHUR has strongly condemned the killing of Shri Haokhogin Lhouvum, a 45-year-old Kuki-Zo civilian from Lasan Village, Tamenglong District, who was allegedly attacked by armed cadres on 9 June 2026 while travelling to his farm. In a press release issued on 9 June 2026, the organisation described the incident as part of an ongoing campaign of targeted violence against the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur. The statement also highlighted several documented killings and village burnings since March 2026, calling for urgent intervention, independent investigation, protection of civilians, and justice for affected families. KOHUR appealed to the Government of India, the Government of Manipur, and human rights authorities to take immediate action and ensure accountability for the violence.

 

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Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills ALLEGEs Obstruction of Victim’s Funeral Route

Kangpokpi, June 9, 2026: Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills (KI-SH) has expressed deep concern over reports that the mortal remains of Haogin Lhouvum, who was allegedly killed by NSCN-IM Kamson group members on June 9, were not allowed to pass through Makui village while being transported for his final rites.

In a press release issued by Paojalal Hangshing, Assistant Secretary, Information and Publicity, Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills on Tuesday, KI-SH described the reported obstruction as a serious humanitarian concern, stating that denying passage to a deceased person's body causes additional suffering to grieving families and undermines respect for the dead.

The organisation emphasized that humanitarian values should be upheld regardless of political differences, ethnic tensions, or ongoing conflicts. It stated that compassion for bereaved families and respect for the deceased must never be compromised.

KI-SH noted that the Kuki-Zo community has consistently upheld humanitarian principles even during periods of conflict. As an example, it cited an earlier incident in which the mortal remains of a pastor were reportedly allowed safe passage through Kangpokpi district without disturbance before being taken to Daili village for burial.

The organisation said the reported denial of passage to Haogin Lhouvum’s body stands in contrast to such humanitarian practices. It called for clarification regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident and urged all concerned parties to ensure that humanitarian considerations are respected at all times.

“Even in situations of conflict, the dignity of the dead and the rights of grieving families must be protected,” the statement said, adding that humanitarian values should not become casualties of political or ethnic disputes.

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Kuki-Zo Council Thanks All for Release of 14 Hostages

Lamka, June 9, 2026: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has expressed heartfelt gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and authorities involved in securing the safe release of 14 Kuki-Zo hostages.

In a press release issued on Monday, the council stated that the successful outcome was made possible through coordinated efforts and the dedication of various stakeholders who worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of those held captive.

The KZC conveyed special appreciation to the Government of Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and the Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Meghalaya for their support and intervention during the process.

The council also thanked the Director General of Police (DGP), Assam Rifles, and other security agencies for their commitment and cooperation throughout the rescue efforts.

In addition, the KZC acknowledged the role of Christian leaders from Nagaland and Manipur, along with the United Naga Council (UNC) and several Naga civil society organizations, for their prayers, peace-building initiatives, and constructive engagement that contributed to the peaceful resolution.

Reaffirming its gratitude, the council said the collective efforts brought immense relief and joy to the families of the hostages and the wider Kuki-Zo community.

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Manipur: KYKL Cadre Nabbed Near Indo-Myanmar Border

On 08 June 2026, security forces arrested an active cadre of KYKL, one Khoirakpam James Singh (28) of Awang Sekmai Khunou Imphal West district from Indo-Myanmar BP 76 area under Moreh-PS, Tengnoupal district, Manipur.

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Manipur: Arms, Explosives and Radios Recovered in Chandel Raid

On June 9, 2026, security forces recovered a cache of arms, explosives, and communication equipment from the general area of Aigejang under Chakpikarong Police Station in Chandel district, Manipur.

The seized items included one .22 rifle, one locally made 9 mm pistol with a magazine, five locally made country-made machine guns (CMGs), four locally made lathod guns, approximately 1.2 kg of explosive substance, and three Baofeng radio sets.

The recovery was made during a security operation in the area. Further investigation is underway.

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Manipur Police: Press Note

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Hope in Manipur as 14 Kuki Hostages Are Released

On June 9, 2026, fourteen Kuki individuals were formally released and handed over by Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) of Senapati District, Manipur, to the Senapati Police and the District Administration.

Following their release, the authorities completed all necessary formalities, including identity verification and medical examinations. Security arrangements were put in place, and the route was secured to ensure their safe transportation to Taphou Kuki Village.

The individuals were subsequently handed over to the Chief of Taphou Kuki Village through an official handing-over and taking-over memorandum.

The entire process was carried out peacefully and smoothly, with the cooperation and coordination of all stakeholders involved.

The 14 released Kuki individuals were identified as:

1. Thangtinlen Chongloi
2. Paotinkai Chongloi
3. Lunsei Chongloi
4. Kaimang Chongloi
5. Hengunsei Chongloi
6. Luntinlal Chongloi
7. Tonggoulen Chongloi
8. Sehginlun Chongloi
9. Sehminhao Chongloi
10. Paogoulhang Chongloi
11. Haominlun Kipgen
12. Lamgoulen Kipgen
13. Thanglemang Chongloi
14. Thangminlen Chongloi

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EULOGY TO OUR FALLEN HEROES: Mr Haokhogin Lhouvum

EULOGY TO OUR FALLEN HEROES

Mr. Haokhogin Lhouvum

(45 years, S/o Mr. Khupkam Lhouvum and Mrs. Lhingjanei)

> Lasan Village, Twilang Area, IT Road, Tamenglong District, Manipur

Cause of Death:

Incinerated to death by NSCN-IM and ZUF (K) militants on 9th June 2026 (Tuesday)

Mr. Haokhogin Lhouvum, a resident of Lasan village, Twilang area, IT Road was brutally murdered by NSCN-IM and ZUF(K) militants today while on his way to his farm. An innocent man, an unarmed civilian, a family man on his way to make his living, waylaid by morally bankrupt murderers who waged their dishonorable war on the innocent. He left behind a grieving wife and a young son. 

May his soul rest in peace; may the perpetrators face God's wrath and judgement; may the family find justice.

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KSO Media & Documentation Cell

09.06.2026 (Tuesday)

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Democracy Behind Closed Doors: The SIR Reality

THE wheels of Indian democracy are turning once again as the Election Commission launches the third phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR). Across Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim, and Manipur, booth-level officers are tasked with going door-to-door to ensure the electoral rolls are flawless before the June 28 deadline. On paper, the goal is noble and precise: to ensure no eligible citizen is left out, and no ineligible name remains. It is an ambitious attempt to update the records for over 36 crore voters across 16 states and three union territories. Yet, while administrative machinery moves smoothly in peaceful regions like Odisha or Sikkim, applying the same rigid blueprint to a state fractured by conflict reveals a profound and troubling disconnect.

In Manipur, the idea of a standard “house-to-house” visit feels less like a bureaucratic exercise and more like a cruel joke. Since the devastating violence erupted in May 2023, thousands of homes have been reduced to ashes, and entire villages have vanished into wasteland. Hundreds of thousands of people have been uprooted, living in makeshift camps or fleeing the state entirely. How exactly are government officials supposed to knock on doors that no longer exist? Both the central and state governments have shown a shocking lack of accountability, failing to maintain an accurate, transparent record of exactly how many people have been displaced or where they have fled.

This administrative failure highlights a deeper, more painful negligence from both the central leadership in New Delhi and the state government. By pretending that a standard enumeration drive can function normally in a war zone, the authorities are effectively turning a blind eye to internally displaced persons. These survivors, who have already lost their homes, livelihoods, and sense of safety, now face the very real threat of losing their political identity. Forcing traumatized, displaced citizens to navigate complex paperwork or find an internet connection in a relief camp just to keep their right to vote is completely unfair. It represents a total breakdown of state responsibility, treating citizens as statistical data rather than suffering human beings.

A democracy is only as strong as its commitment to its most vulnerable citizens. If the government can spend vast resources on security forces and official exercises, it must find a way to actively seek out and register every single displaced person from Manipur, rather than letting ethnic divisions dictate who gets counted. True inclusivity cannot be achieved by sitting in comfortable offices and issuing deadlines while avoiding the ground reality. Until the state acknowledges the reality on the ground, stops hiding behind paperwork, and takes deliberate, compassionate steps to count those who have lost everything, this intensive revision remains an incomplete, hollow promise.

~ Zogam Today | Editorial | 09.06.2026

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14 Kuki Captives Released Unharmed, Handed to Police

Senapati, June 9, 2026: The 14 Kuki individuals who were reportedly held captive by Naga groups have been released unharmed.

According to available information, the 14 persons were handed over to the Senapati Police Station by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Naga People's Organisation on Tuesday, 09 June 2026.

The release comes amid heightened tensions in parts of the district. Authorities have taken custody of the released individuals, and further details regarding the circumstances of their captivity and release are awaited.

The individuals released were identified as Thangtinlen Chongloi, Paotinkai Chongloi, Lunsei Chongloi, Kaimang Chongloi, Hengunsei Chongloi, Luntinlal Chongloi, Tonggoulen Chongloi, Sehginlun Chongloi, Sehminhao Chongloi, Paogoulhang Chongloi, Haominlun Kipgen, Lamgoulen Kipgen, Thanglemang Chongloi, and Thangminlen Chongloi.

Following their release, one of the former detainees, Paotinkai Chongloi, stated that they had spent 27 days under the custody of Naga village guards.

“We have been well treated,” he said, adding that they were provided with food, clothing, blankets, and other essential necessities throughout their detention.

According to him, the detainees received the best food available in the area and were cared for during their stay before being released and handed over to the authorities.

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11 Kuki-Zo Killed, 8 Villages Burnt Since Mid-May

Since mid-May 2026, a total of 11 Kuki-Zo individuals have reportedly been killed in clashes with Naga groups in Manipur. 

The fatalities include:

• Litan village – 2
• Mulam village – 2
• Pastors – 3
• Loibol village – 3
• IT Road village – 1

In addition, eight Kuki-Zo villages have reportedly been burnt:
Gampal, Lanchah, Litan, Loibol, Mulam (Ukhrul), K. Songlun, Kharam Vaiphei, and Haijang.

Reports also indicate that 14 Kuki hostages remain in captivity.

Figures as of 09 June 2026, 04:31 PM

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Handloom & Textile Superintendent: Miss Sophie Haokip

CONGRATULATIONS 💐

Kipapi umtah in Ng. Sophie Haokip d/o Rev. Haoneo Haokip of K. Orphanage Village Kangpokpi District in MPSC conduct na noiya Directorate of Handloom & Textile GoM noiya Superintendent post a pachanna (on merit basis) a ahin mu in ahi. 

ST mi 6 gup lah a ama seh2 hi Kuki-zo chate lah a pachanna hin nei ahina bana Unreserved category a hung lolhing ahijeh in kipapina sangtah ahung kiphonge, maban najong atohna a lolhinna ahin nei jing nadin pathen in umpi jing tahen. 

Congratulations !💐👏💐🙏

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Khuang: The Heartbeat of Mizo Culture and Tradition

Khuang (Drum) is a Mizo indigenous instrument which occupies a very sig­nificant place in Mizo social and religious life. Khuang is a must on all occasions. It is made of a hollow tree, wrapped on both sides with animal skin. The Mizo gives different names according to its size and length. The big-sized one is called Khuangpui (Big drum), the middle one is called Khuanglai, and the small-sized one is Khuangte (little drum). If it is longish, they called it Kawlkhuang.

~ WAP

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Kangpokpi: Kuki Villager Killed in Suspected Militant Attack

A Kuki man from Lasan village in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, was allegedly killed by suspected Naga militants earlier today, according to initial reports. The deceased has been identified as Mr. Haogin. Firing and gunshots were reported in the area. Further details are awaited.

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MIC Holds Consultative Meeting on Mizo Language Centre

Members of the Mizo Integration Council (MIC) Executive Council received R. Lallianzuala, Chairman of the Mizo Language Development Board, at Providence Guest House upon his arrival in Lamka on June 9, 2026.

Pu R. Lallianzuala visited Lamka to attend a consultative meeting with the Mizo Integration Council regarding the proposed establishment of a Mizo Language Learning Centre in Lamka. The meeting focused on exploring ways to promote and strengthen Mizo language education in the region.

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KIM Urges Centre to Curb NSCN-IM Cross-Border Activities

Lamka, June 9, 2026: Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki tribes, has strongly rejected allegations made by the Tangkhul NSCN-IM mouthpiece Nagalim Voice, which accused the Government of India of using Kuki groups to wage a “shadow war” against the Naga movement.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, KIM described the allegations as “baseless and inflammatory,” accusing NSCN-IM of attempting to divert attention from what it called the organisation’s long history of armed intimidation, extortion, territorial expansionism, and violence against communities that oppose its political agenda.

KIM stated that NSCN-IM had no moral authority to speak on indigenous rights while claiming territories inhabited by multiple ethnic communities. The organisation alleged that NSCN-IM’s repeated portrayal of contested areas as exclusive Naga ancestral land ignores historical realities and the presence of other indigenous groups who have lived in those regions for generations.

The Kuki body also criticised NSCN-IM sympathisers for presenting themselves as champions of peace and Christianity while allegedly remaining silent on atrocities committed against Kukis and other critics. It said invoking Christianity while justifying violence, intimidation, and ethnic hostility was contradictory to Christian teachings.

KIM further called on the Government of India to strengthen border management and security mechanisms to curb the movement of NSCN-IM and its Eastern Flank cadres from Myanmar. It alleged that insurgent groups have long exploited porous borders to transport cadres, weapons, and logistics, contributing to instability in the region.

According to the statement, continued inaction has enabled armed groups to evade accountability, sustain extortion networks, and perpetuate violence and insecurity. KIM stressed that the people of the region deserve peace, development, and the rule of law.

The organisation also dismissed NSCN-IM’s claim that Kuki groups are proxies of New Delhi, describing the accusation as “disingenuous and immature.” It maintained that Kuki political aspirations and grievances stem from the lived experiences of the Kuki people and are not the result of external manipulation.

KIM urged NSCN-IM to abandon what it termed exclusivist territorial claims, acknowledge the histories and rights of other communities, and engage in dialogue based on mutual respect. The statement concluded by asserting that the future of the hill regions should be built on truth, accountability, coexistence, and respect for all indigenous communities.

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ROSANG CAFE : Flavours of North-East for Your Soul

Vaite'n mehpok a duhkei uh, mehmawl leh mehbai a ne nuamkei uh chih khong neulai in kiza a, tu'n zuau a suak hithet ta hi. Bangziak ahia? Kua'n amau kianga va theisak a, a limdan va hilh a hi laizang dia? Zo siktui i gengen a, eilak i kansak zohlouh lai un, i Zo ann vaite'n lunggulh in nei theita uhi. Kua ziak hi ding? Ei zosuante buh leh meh kia hilou a, Nagate' meh minthang Anishi l, Mizote' chow satui leih leh sanpiau, Manipur singju leh Erombah leh a dangdangte kuan India khopite potung hiding?

Kua dang hilou in, kum 26 lel a upa ahih lai a, Munirka, New Delhi a Rosang Cafe a na pan suahtu  Pi Mary Lalboi ahi hi. 

India khopi tuamtuam a North-East restro tuamtuam Nagaland Kitchen, Nek leh dawn, Mizo Diner, Zawlbuk leh adangdangte khong om ma tham in Paite kampau te'n restaurant lar leh minthangtak 'Rosang Cafe' a na kinei khin daihta! Laisiamna, sum sinna leh kitaitehna tuamtuamte ah leng Pathian in hon vualzawl a, nek leh dawn bawlna lam ah leng hon vualzawl sawnsawn hi, pi Mary tungtawn in!

Rosang cafe ahihleh 2001 in a Munirka, New Delhi ah Pi Mary Lalboi na pankhia a, a patkhiak hun in kum 26 ahi hi. Huai hunlai in Delhi khopi ah Paite kampau mi tam nai lawmlawm kei mahleh, tualsuak mite theihphak leh ngaihnat a hong suak hi. Munirka mun kochik ziak leh a restro a lut luat ziak in, a mun thoveng zaw ding ngimna in 2006 in Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi ah khat behlap hi. Ngaina tu a tam ziak in, 2010 in Green park extension ah a thumna ding behlap non hi. Ngainatu a tamziak mah in, tuchiang in India a khopi mun tuamtuamte ah tuni chiang in 'Rosang Cafe' chih a gen mangmoh uh khat ahita! 

Khovel hiipi hong leng a, covid ziak a dukan tamtak khak a ngaita, Rosang Cafe leng a hon hawisak tuak takei hi. Covid hiipi kia hileh hinsuah haksa lawmlawm kholkei ding, himahleh insung buaina neuhneuh ziak in leh Tate maban ding ngaihtuah a ngaita! A khak mai a tur hi. NE mi tamtakte ading a khiaklah huai, Tualsuak mite adia Rosang Cafe a nek kibawlte duh in zongzong mahle uh, a omta kei! Mi khenkhat ngial in a kikhak nung in, pi Mary Lalboi a na call kheukhou ua, Rosang Cafe hong non ding bangin a na genpih zel mahle uh amah a ding in tuh a tate poimoh masa pen ahita dih hi. 

Hun leh kum hong kivei a, a restro kikhak mahleh mi tamtak in a nekbawl a limsa ahihman un, mi hausa taktakte khongin a na sam zel uh a, celebrity chef lar tak ahi hi. Hotel thupi taktak 5 star hotel Crown Plaza leh Westin Gurugram, Shangri-La Eros - New Delhi, Hyatt Residency - Pune, Marriott Mumbai & Bangaluru chihte ah Chef ding a ngaihnat leh chialtuam in a na om hi. Eilawi lak ngei ah leng Munirka a omkha masa peuhmah Rosang chih min theilou a om ding in a gintak huaikei!

A tate leng pichingta ahihman un, Mun tuamtuam a zin lehleh sangin chi in, tu'n pi Mary Lalboi in Humayunpur, Safdarjung enclave ah Rosang Cafe a 21 April 2026 in a na hong thak nonta, mi tamtakte kipahna leh nekna mun a suak nonta! Huchi komkal ah, market a a omlouh sung in a restro thak tamtak a na om ahihman in. Kitaitehna a na uangzaw ding ahihman in maban ah sangzaw sem a kal a hon suan a, a hong lohching semsem deihsakna sangpen i khak hi. 

Pi Mary Lalboi ahihleh Rosang Cafe pankhetu ahih kia hilou in, business tuamtuamte ah leng North-East India mite tung et gige khat ahi. Gelzang khua ah piang in laisiam theitak ahihman in, mi tamtak in IAS ding a na chi hial manle uh, Pathian in a sapna nek bawlna lam ahi ngei dia, a pai na lam bun mahmah hi. Inkuan haksatak a kipan piang a, zirna leng nei tuamselou a hiai tan a tunna Paite kampaute adia kisaktheihpih tham ahihkia hilou in, suanhuai mahmah hi.

~ PaiteOSINT

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Kuki CSO Working Committee Ukhrul: Persistent Attacks on Mongkot Chepu

 

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MLA Chinlunthang Helps Transport Stranded Kuki-Zo

WITH THE INITIATIVE OF THE HON'BLE MLA PU CHINLUNTHANG, THE STRANDED PEOPLE OF KUKI-ZO HAVE BEEN TRANSPORTED.

By Thanglam Manlun

Independent freelance writer.

A helping hand comes from compassionate heart.

Nisim 4-6-26 Thurday, jan nidan 9 vellin kanao Lenkhogin Manlun in call eihin bollin hitin ahin seiyin ahi. He-o, Nemneimon Lamka a college kaiding chu Pastor thumho kitha ni'a pat tunigeiyin Leimakhong'ah atang dentan, kalung agim lhehtai, i-ilodiu hitam? Army officer nakihetpi umlouham? tin ahinseitan ahi. Hichun kenjong tun ageitan, jing khovah teng seina thei thei'ah ana sei nange, tin kaseipeh tan ahi.

FIRST CONTACT: Ajing Friday-ni, jinglam nidan 10 vellin kalunga kageldoh a kakinep-pi, hon'ble, MLA Pu Chinlunthang call kabollin ahileh phone a pick-up tapon ahi. Hichun message kathot in, kakihoupi nomdan thu kathot tan ahi. Ka message amu phat'in, aman call back ahin bollin, thu umdan ho kakihou hon'in ahi. Aman eidoh chu civil society hon aboipi louham? Leimakhonga mi i-jat tangden ham? atin, ken ajat chet vang kahepon, Lamka jon ding tampi tangden nalai hileh akilom'e, tin kadonbut in ahi. Sadar hills langa ho, thu kajah dan'in thumvei vel alhoh doh'u hitaleh akilom'in, ahin, lamka langa hohi aboipi ding umlouham tuni geiyin atangden jing nalaijun ahi, tin kaseitan ahi. Hichun aman a details ho neihin thot'in atin kathot tan ahi. Nilhah lang'in message eihin thot'in "will try on Monday" ahin tin ahi. Monday ni nilhah lang pung 4 geiya apuidoh lou phat'un, hitin message kathot kit tan ahi. Hello, Pu Thang they are not transported today, your kind follow-up is utmost anticipation, tin kathot'in ahileh, aman Let me check atin, phat chom khat jouvin, "they will be transported during the night" ahin tin ahi. Hiti'a ahinsei toh kilhon chun Army officer khat'in Kachanu phone abollin, jan pung 11 teng kahung poh dingu ahi, lampi pang'ah ana ding'in tin ahin hetsah taovin ahi. Hon'ble MLA Pu Chinlunthang toh close contact nei jong kahipon, ama constituency mijong kahipon ahi. Hijeng jong leh kithopi kangaichatna eigel khoh'a, kei chanu seh hilouva, Kuki-Zo nam-mi Leimakhonga tangdenho ahin boipi'a, mi phachompi Monday jan'a pohdoh'a umtheiju ahijeh'in hon'ble MLA Pu Chinlunthang chunga kakipana seijoulou kaphong'in ahi.

SECOND CONTACT: Hon'ble Pu Chinlunthang sonlelna hilouvin, angle chom chom'a kon pressure ahat theina din, Army officer Lt, col. Retired, Pu Maun zou ka contact'in ahileh, kachanu details toh photo khat ahin thum'in, kapetan ahi. Phat chomkhat jouvin, message eihin thot'in, Leimakhong Army hotoh kakihou mattai, Army officer hon nachanu chu call ahin bol dingu ahi, ana seipeh'in tin ahin seitan ahi. Aman asei bang'in, Leimakhong Army officer hon kachanu call abollun, Monday ni teng nakithah diu ahitai, tin aseipeh taovin ahi. Hiti'a assurance ahin peh'u chun lung-gimna najouse vot kisihlha a kipai mang abahsah jeng'in ahi.

Hon'ble MLA Pu Chinlunthang chuleh Lt. Col. Retired Muan Zou chunga kakipana seijoulou kaphon toh kilhon'in, Pathen in mi kithopi joujing theidin phatthei boh hon hen, tichu kaseithei pen leh Pathen'in amani chunga apeh dinga kadei sah chu ahi.

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Mizo Army Captain Receives Prestigious Kirti Chakra

MIZO youth Captain Lalrinawma Sailo of Chanmari Veng, Aizawl, received the Kirti Chakra, one of India's highest military gallantry awards, from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on June 8, 2026.

According to reports, Captain Lalrinawma Sailo, who recently turned 27, neutralized all three militants responsible for the attack in Pahalgam. The militants were reportedly eliminated during the operation.

Union home minister even referred to him in Parliament as one of those who avenged the attack on behalf of the nation.

The Indian Army described Captain Rinawma's mission as "The Cleanest Operation," noting that the militants did not get the opportunity to fire their weapons. It was announced last year that he would be awarded the Kirti Chakra, and he formally received the honour today.

Captain Lalrinawma Sailo is only the second Mizo to receive the Kirti Chakra. The first was Chalhnuna Lushai, who received the award in 1968.

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KLO/KLA Denounces Malicious Propaganda: Loibol Kholen Tragedy

 

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