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KSO Demands Probe Into Alleged Fake Encounter in Songkong Village.

6/18/2026 11:52:00 PM No comments

The clothing of the slain civilian, Mr. Lenminsang, which constitutes crucial material evidence of the alleged fake encounter on 16 June, was reportedly seized by personnel of the 5 Assam Rifles at the Hengkot checkpoint. It is reported that individuals carrying the blood-stained clothes were intercepted, and the items were forcibly taken from them at the said checkpoint.

This deeply troubling act raises serious concerns regarding the integrity, handling, and possible tampering of key evidence. The seizure of such critical material without transparent documentation, or adherence to due process casts grave doubt on the conduct of the personnel involved.

These developments strongly indicate a deliberate attempt to destroy or manipulate evidence. There is compelling reason to believe that personnel of the 21 Para unit were directly responsible for the killing of the civilian, and subsequently altered the scene by changing his clothing and placing an AK-47 rifle to falsely portray him as a militant.

Such actions constitute a gross violation of human rights and the rule of law, and demand an immediate, impartial, and independent investigation to ensure accountability.

Issued by:

Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO)

Churachandpur District

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Leimata CSOs Condemn NSCN-IM Firing on Kuki Villagers

6/18/2026 11:47:00 PM No comments

We, the undersigned joint Civil Society Organizations of the Leimata area, strongly condemn the reckless gun firing carried out by NSCN-IM militants from Nungsai-I (Chingkao) on innocent Kuki villagers who were proceeding to their fields/farms.

In this unfortunate incident, Mr. Nohjang Haokip S/o (L) Khelthang Haokip of Joujangtek, Noney Block, Noney Sub-Division, Noney District, Manipur sustained bullet injuries. He was unarmed and engaged only in his daily livelihood activities.

The Kuki community residing in the area has consistently upheld the principle of peaceful coexistence with all communities. It is deeply unfortunate and unacceptable that such acts of violence have been directed at civilians.

This attack is a violation of human life and dignity, and poses a direct threat to peace, harmony, and mutual trust in the region. Targeting villagers, especially those working in their fields, cannot be justified under any circumstance.

We demand:

Immediate accountability for those responsible for the firing.
Safety and protection for all Kuki villagers, particularly farmers and civilians.
Concrete steps to prevent any recurrence of such provocative acts along community boundaries.

We reiterate our commitment to peace. Silence in the face of injustice will only embolden further aggression. We call upon all sections of society to uphold the value of human life and work towards restoring confidence among the affected villagers.

Issued by:
Leimata Area Chief Association (LACA)
Kuki Students’ Organization, Leimata Block (KSO)
Kuki Khongjai Lawmpi Leimata Block (KKL)
Leimata Area Youth Sporting Association (LAYSA)
Kuki Women Union, Leimata (KWU)

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KUKI CSO Condemns CRPF | Songkong Village

6/18/2026 11:43:00 PM No comments

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Kuki Women Union (GHQ): Condemnation

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UKNA CONDEMNS KILLING OF LENMINSANG | SONGKONG

6/18/2026 11:41:00 PM No comments

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TIM Questions KIM–CM Meeting Amid Scrutiny of Heinous Kuki Crimes

6/18/2026 11:14:00 PM No comments

MEDIA RELEASE

Imphal, the 18th June, 2026

Thadou Inpi Manipur Questions KIM–CM Meeting Amid Scrutiny of Heinous Kuki Crimes

Thadou Inpi Manipur has learned that a Kuki delegation led by MLA Haokholet Kipgen, together with representatives of Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) and the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), reportedly acting on behalf of Kuki SoO groups, travelled by road to Imphal yesterday to meet Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. While any engagement in the state capital is ordinarily welcome, the timing, nature, and purpose of this visit raise grave questions.

1. Those who have relentlessly championed the violent Kuki campaign for a "Separate Administration" and repeatedly branded Imphal a "valley of death" are now rushing to the very city they vilified, at a moment when Manipur and the wider Northeast are reeling from the horrific killing of six innocent Naga civilians, including two pastors, allegedly at the hands of Kuki militants linked to SoO groups associated with one of the two Deputy Chief Ministers of Manipur.

2. This development bears all the hallmarks of a desperate damage-control exercise aimed at safeguarding political power, protecting the office of the Deputy Chief minister, influencing investigations, and shielding the real perpetrators from accountability. It appears to be an attempt to manipulate public perception while diverting attention away from those alleged to be operating under the cover of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) Agreement.

3. We are not surprised. Thadou Inpi Manipur has long warned the people of Manipur about the methods and ambitions of ideologically driven and violence-oriented Kuki groups. Their pattern is unmistakable: provoke conflict, escalate tensions, target communities, and then portray themselves as victims. It is now openly recognised that Kuki militant networks wield disproportionate influence over state resources, government machinery, and public funds in pursuit of Kuki-supremacist objectives. This is why many increasingly regard Kuki militancy not merely as tolerated, but as effectively state-enabled under the framework of the SoO Agreement.

4. Thadou Inpi Manipur and other genuine Thadou organisations have repeatedly warned that a violent Kuki-supremacist agenda would ultimately leave its proponents isolated from every neighbouring community. That warning has become reality. Today, Kukis remain locked in conflict with the Meitei community in the valley while facing renewed violence with the Nagas in the hills. Having exhausted much of the goodwill, resources, and support that once sustained their campaign, they now appear to be scrambling for a political exit while attempting to preserve a rapidly collapsing narrative of victimhood.

5. The Government of India's prolonged policy of Kuki appeasement has come at an enormous cost to the people of Manipur and to regional peace and stability. The institutionalisation of communal considerations in governance, particularly in the formation of the present state government, has fuelled division, encouraged communal politics, emboldened militancy, and undermined public confidence in public institutions. Equally dangerous is the persistent mischaracterisation of Manipur as a tri-ethnic state when it is, in reality, a diverse multi-ethnic society. These flawed assumptions have contributed significantly to the past and present crises and must be abandoned if lasting peace and stability are to be achieved.

6. Equally alarming is the government's failure to swiftly apprehend those responsible for recent atrocities. No arrests have been made in connection with the massacre of three Thadou pastors in a Kuki militant-dominated area between Kotlen and Kotzim villages on 13 May. Likewise, despite widespread reports identifying suspects, no decisive action has followed the barbaric killing of six Naga civilians, whose bodies were recovered in a severely mutilated, dismembered, and beheaded condition, amid allegations that their flesh was cooked and fed to their wives during Kuki captivity. The killing of Thadou man Nehkam Jomhao in Assam in August 2025 by Kuki SoO militants bears disturbing similarities to the extreme brutality seen in these latest atrocities.

7. There is growing suspicion that the perpetrators behind the massacre of the three Thadou pastors and the killing of the six Naga civilians—both occurring on the same day and within the same Kuki-militant-dominated geographical area—may be the same individuals, the same group, or members of interconnected networks. As scrutiny intensifies and the world becomes increasingly aware of the brutality associated with Kuki militancy, there appears to be a concerted effort to evade accountability, deflect blame, and preserve a carefully cultivated Kuki narrative of victimhood.

We caution the Chief Minister, government authorities, and the people of Manipur to remain vigilant against attempts to manipulate investigations, distort public discourse, and obstruct justice. The Chief Minister has, by some critics, been infamously dubbed a "Kuki Chief Minister"—a perception that can only be dispelled through impartial governance, transparent investigations, and equal application of the law. Only by resisting political pressure, ensuring accountability, and upholding justice without fear or favour can Manipur reclaim its legacy of peace, communal harmony, justice, and coexistence.

Issued by:

Sd/- Manggou Thadou

Joint General Secretary

Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM)

Statement: “Thadou is a distinct ethnic group of people. Thadou is not Kuki, or underneath Kuki, or part of Kuki, but a separate, independent entity from Kuki. Any organization that incorporates “Thadou” but espouses Kuki and mis-portrays Thadou as Kuki or a part of Kuki is illegitimate and does not represent Thadou people and interest” – Thadou Convention, 2024.

Coutesy: Thadou Nam

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CCpur Doctors Appeal for Peace Following Hospital Incidents

6/18/2026 07:05:00 PM No comments

Lamka, June 18, 2026: The Churachandpur Doctors' Association (CDA) has expressed deep concern over recent incidents that took place within the premises of the District Hospital, Churachandpur, as well as a reported burglary at the office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

In an appeal issued to the general public by the Churachandpur Doctors' Association on June 18, 2026, the association said it was saddened by the unfortunate events and urged citizens to help maintain peace and order within the hospital environment.

The doctors reaffirmed their commitment to providing quality healthcare services to all people without discrimination based on caste, creed, religion, or background. They stated that medical professionals would continue serving the public with dedication and compassion despite the challenges they face.

Highlighting the importance of the District Hospital as the primary government referral hospital for Churachandpur and neighbouring districts, the CDA appealed to the public to exercise restraint and cooperate in preserving the sanctity of the healthcare institution.

The association stressed that hospitals should remain places of hope, healing, and solace for patients and their families. It called upon all sections of society to work together in ensuring a peaceful and supportive environment for healthcare delivery.