Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights: Justice Before Pardon

KUKI WOMEN ORGANISATION FOR HUMAN RIGHT

24 June 2026

Justice Before Pardon

The Kuki Women Organization for Human Rights (KWOHR) firmly rejects the Manipur Home Minister's proposal to pardon members of Arambai Tenggol. Offering pardon before delivering justice is not an act of reconciliation - it is a betrayal of every Kuki-Zo woman who endured violence, rape, and loss.

Before any talk of forgiveness, the government must answer this question: What message does it send to victims when those accused of committing some of the worst crimes against women are considered for amnesty while justice remains denied?

Kuki-Zo Women Killed by Arambai Tenggol

Arambai Tenggol bears direct responsibility for the targeted violence against Kuki-Zo women. The following cases document the human cost of their actions:

Gouzavung, 57 (Lamphel, Imphal) Chased, orced into hiding, then dragged from a vehicle and killed. Her son was also murdered in the same attack.

Veinem Chongloi, over 80 (Uripok, Imphal) Blind and bedridden, she was strangled to death. Her two daughters were shot dead in the courtyard.

Helam, 45-50 (Uripok, Imphal) Shot dead inside her home while living with her visually impaired mother.

Hekim, 45-50 (Uripok, Imphal) – Shot dead at the same residence.

Florence, 20-25 (Khopibung Village) - Abducted, confined, raped tortured, and murdered.

Olivia, 20-25 (Khopibung Village)– Abducted, raped and murdered alongside Florence.

Hatbem Kipgen, 50 (Langjing, Imphal) – Taken from her home, sexually assaulted, and killed.

Thiandam Vaiphei, 45 (Pheitaiching Village) Widow and mother of two; killed and her body burnt.

Niangngaihchin, 53 (Langjing) Killed near her residence.

Lethoi Haokip, 60 (Lanching, Sugnu) -Shot dead, her body mutilated and burnt.

Meena Hangsing, 45 (Kangchup) – Killed during an attack on an ambulance carrying injured civilians.

Donngaihching, 62 (Hiangtam Lamka)- Shot dead in broad daylight and left on the road for hours.

Niengleidi, 21 (V. Haipijang, Sugnu) - Killed during the violence. 

Lydia Lourembam, 37 (Kangchup): Burnt alive when the ambulance was set on fire.

Mrs. X and Mrs. Y– Forcibly removed from a vehicle in Imphal in November 2023 and killed; their bodies have never been recovered.

Kimmalsawm, 38 (Lamka): Targeted in the valley and remains missing.

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