Lamka, April 18, 2026: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has issued a clarification strongly denying any involvement of Kuki-Zo individuals or groups in the recent killing incident reported at TM Kasom village in Ukhrul district.
In an official statement released on Saturday, the Council expressed deep concern over certain media reports that allegedly linked Kuki militants to the incident. The KZC stated that such claims are “categorically and unequivocally” false and lack proper verification or credible evidence.
According to the Council, ground-level understanding suggests that the incident may be related to ongoing tensions among certain factional groups, rather than the involvement of any Kuki-Zo community members. It termed the situation “deeply regrettable,” especially as blame was hastily attributed without confirmation.
The Council further noted that such allegations have become a recurring pattern whenever incidents occur in Manipur involving other communities, including Meitei and Naga groups. It warned that this trend not only distorts facts but also unfairly portrays the Kuki-Zo community in a negative light.
Appealing for responsible reporting, the KZC urged media houses, social media users, civil society organizations, and authorities to verify facts before making or publishing accusations against any community.
Reiterating its stance, the Council emphasized that the Kuki-Zo people have no role in the incident and called on all concerned to refrain from spreading misinformation.
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