Imphal, Feb 8, 2026: The Makhan Area Chief Chairman Association, Manipur (MACCAM) has strongly condemned what it described as blatant, arbitrary and unconstitutional actions by personnel of the 8th Gorkha Regiment (8 GR) at Leimakhong on February 7, 2026.
In a press communiqué issued by the Information and Publicity Wing of MACCAM on Sunday, MACCAM alleged that innocent villagers from Samu, Konsaram and K. Lungwiram were illegally and forcibly stopped at Chingmang, Leimakhong, at around 12:30 pm while returning to their respective villages after attending a church conference. The association claimed that the action was carried out by personnel of 8 GR under the influence and direction of certain Vaiphei elements operating in the Leimakhong area.
MACCAM expressed shock over the alleged statement made by security personnel that they could not open the gate due to the absence of "orders from the perpetrators." The association termed the statement outrageous, shameful and a direct assault on the constitutional authority of the Indian State, asserting that such conduct is unacceptable in a democratic society governed by the rule of law.
The association further alleged that the incident was deliberately engineered by a few Vaiphei elements with the objective of destabilising peace and provoking unrest in the region. It warned that partisan and unconstitutional conduct by security forces poses a serious threat to public trust and national integrity.
Demanding immediate and decisive intervention, MACCAM urged the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Government of Manipur to restore law, justice and constitutional order in the foothill regions without delay.
The association also pointed out that bandh observances in Naga areas have traditionally upheld humanitarian principles, allowing exemptions for medical emergencies, religious activities, weddings, condolence programmes, airport travel and students' examinations. It alleged that the complete disregard for these long-standing norms by certain groups in the Leimakhong area reflects lawlessness and moral bankruptcy.
As a retaliatory measure, MACCAM announced the imposition of a stringent and indefinite total bandh on all forms of movement within its jurisdiction with immediate effect.
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