Lamka, April 24, 2026 — The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has issued a strong condemnation of what it termed a “barbaric and premeditated” attack allegedly carried out by Tangkhul militants on Mulam Kuki Village in the Songphel–Mulam area in the early hours of April 24.
According to the KIM Secretariat, villagers reported hearing gunfire at around 1:00 AM, followed by a coordinated armed assault at approximately 5:30 AM, when heavily armed attackers descended on the village. The attack resulted in the deaths of Letlal (43) and Paominlun Haolai (19), who were said to have been defending their village.
The organization further stated that at least 17 houses were burnt during the incident, leaving many injured and displacing several residents, including women and children.
KIM expressed serious concern over the safety and security of unarmed civilians in the region, stating that the continued threat to the Kuki community requires urgent and decisive intervention. It put forward a series of demands, including immediate large-scale deployment of Central Security Forces in Mulam and surrounding Kuki areas, establishment of permanent security outposts, and strict monitoring mechanisms in vulnerable regions.
Additionally, KIM called for time-bound identification, arrest, and prosecution of all those involved in the attack, along with full compensation, rehabilitation, and medical assistance for victims, including those whose homes were destroyed.
Describing the situation as critical, the organization said ongoing violence and what it termed state inefficiencies have caused severe suffering among the Kuki people. It urged the community to remain vigilant and resilient in the face of threats to their land, identity, and existence, asserting their resolve to stand united and defend their people as guaranteed under the Constitution of India.
KIM also noted that despite repeated incidents and provocations, the Kuki community has exercised restraint in the interest of maintaining peace and preventing escalation between communities. However, it warned that continued attacks and inaction by authorities could worsen the situation and increase risks to innocent lives, for which it said it would not take responsibility.
Calling for immediate and decisive steps, KIM urged authorities to restore confidence, uphold the rule of law, and ensure peace and stability in the region, while paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the attack.
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