IMPHAL, July 15, 2025 — The Foothills Naga Co-ordination Committee (FNCC) has formally announced an indefinite road blockade and general strike in the Foothill region of Naga-inhabited areas, effective from midnight of July 18, 2025. This decision, according to an official press release issued on July 15, comes in protest against what the FNCC terms the "continued presence of illegal immigrants and Kuki refugees" in Naga ancestral lands.
In the press note signed by B. Robin Kabui, Secretary of the FNCC, the committee outlined three primary grievances that have prompted the protest:
1. Renaming of Roads in Naga Ancestral Territories: The FNCC alleges that Kuki refugees have unilaterally renamed IVR roads with names such as "German road" or "Tiger road," which they claim is historically and culturally unfounded. The committee views this as a provocative act and a threat to the cultural integrity of the Naga people.
2. Territorial Encroachment: The FNCC accuses Kuki refugees of systematic encroachment upon traditional Naga lands, describing it as a direct threat to their territorial integrity and heritage.
3. Demand for Dismantling of SoO Camps: The committee has called on the authorities to dismantle all Suspension of Operations (SoO) camps belonging to Kuki militant groups located near Naga-inhabited areas. It asserts that these camps not only endanger peace and stability but also generate fear and insecurity among Naga communities.
The FNCC has appealed to all Naga citizens to stand in solidarity and support the protest, describing it as a “peaceful yet resolute” action aimed at safeguarding Naga rights, land, and their collective future.
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