The Kuki Lawyers' Association has strongly condemned alleged acts of arson, abduction, and human rights violations at K. Songlung village in Kangpokpi district on January 26. The incident is blamed on armed cadres of the Zeliangrong United Front–Kamson faction (ZUF-K). According to the Association, homes and farm structures were torched, villagers were abducted and detained, and people were intimidated and treated cruelly.
The Association is particularly concerned about the alleged abduction of Advocate Kaiminlen Haokip, a member of the Bar Council of Manipur and the Kuki Lawyers' Association. He was reportedly tied, blindfolded, and held under armed threat – acts that amount to serious criminal offences and attack the independence and safety of officers of the court. Elderly villagers, persons with disabilities, and members of the legal fraternity were among the victims.
The alleged acts include extreme cruelty against elderly villagers. A 106-year-old bedridden man was reportedly dragged from his bed, tied, and made to witness his home being burned. A visually impaired elderly person was also allegedly subjected to similar treatment. The Association says these acts, if proven, violate human dignity and civilized norms.
The destruction of homes, plantations, and farm infrastructure is seen as collective punishment, impermissible under domestic law, the Constitution of India, and international human rights standards. The Association states that the alleged acts breach fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution and international human rights instruments.
The Kuki Lawyers' Association demands immediate action against those involved, a time-bound investigation, security for affected villagers, and compensation for victims. They warn that failure to act decisively could encourage further lawlessness and violence, and amount to a serious abdication of the State's constitutional and international obligations.
Elvish Haokip
©2026 The Times of Kukiland
The Association is particularly concerned about the alleged abduction of Advocate Kaiminlen Haokip, a member of the Bar Council of Manipur and the Kuki Lawyers' Association. He was reportedly tied, blindfolded, and held under armed threat – acts that amount to serious criminal offences and attack the independence and safety of officers of the court. Elderly villagers, persons with disabilities, and members of the legal fraternity were among the victims.
The alleged acts include extreme cruelty against elderly villagers. A 106-year-old bedridden man was reportedly dragged from his bed, tied, and made to witness his home being burned. A visually impaired elderly person was also allegedly subjected to similar treatment. The Association says these acts, if proven, violate human dignity and civilized norms.
The destruction of homes, plantations, and farm infrastructure is seen as collective punishment, impermissible under domestic law, the Constitution of India, and international human rights standards. The Association states that the alleged acts breach fundamental rights under Articles 14, 19, and 21 of the Constitution and international human rights instruments.
The Kuki Lawyers' Association demands immediate action against those involved, a time-bound investigation, security for affected villagers, and compensation for victims. They warn that failure to act decisively could encourage further lawlessness and violence, and amount to a serious abdication of the State's constitutional and international obligations.
Elvish Haokip
©2026 The Times of Kukiland
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