NSCN-IM Attacks Leilon Munlui Village; 3 Kuki Students Injured

KANGPOKPI, 15 June 2026 — Fresh tension gripped parts of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district early Monday morning following a severe firing incident near Leilon Munlui village, which left three village volunteers seriously injured.

According to a press statement issued by the L. Munlui Village Authority, the attack occurred at approximately 6:00 AM on June 15, 2026. The village, situated in the Leimakhong area under the Kangchup Geljang Sub-Division, was reportedly targeted by suspected militants belonging to the NSCN-IM faction. The three injured individuals were evacuated from the site and are currently undergoing medical treatment.

The incident has triggered sharp criticism from local leadership regarding the role of central security forces deployed in the area. In its official release, the L. Munlui Village Authority claimed that the assault was launched from the direction of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker located in nearby Konsakhul village, less than 100 meters from the position of the village volunteers.

The authority further alleged that the militants operated with the "tacit support" of the central forces, pointing out that both the advancement and subsequent withdrawal of the armed miscreants took place past the CRPF side without any intervention or retaliatory measures from the security personnel. The statement emphasized that the local populace remains in a state of panic and feels entirely unsafe despite the heavy deployment of central forces in the immediate vicinity.

Condemning the early morning ambush as a direct threat to peace, the village authority has appealed to both the State and Central Governments to take immediate corrective actions:

Apprehension of Perpetrators: The authority demanded the immediate identification and arrest of the armed attackers to prevent a further escalation of violence.

Withdrawal of Security Post: A formal demand was made for the immediate relocation or removal of the CRPF station at Konsakhul, with local leaders asserting that the post is being used by hostile elements as a strategic launching pad against neighboring Kuki villages.

The L. Munlui Village Authority warned that if the security post is not withdrawn, the central forces will be held solely responsible for any subsequent breakdown of law and order or further violence in the region. Regional administrative and security officials are yet to issue a formal statement regarding the specific allegations raised in the press note.

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