Two Naga civilians, including a retired Army personnel, were killed in an ambush on vehicles in Manipur’s Ukhrul district, sparking fresh tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga groups. The NSCN-IM condemned the attack, alleging collusion between security forces and Kuki militants under the SoO pact, while the Kuki-Zo Council denied involvement.
Two Naga civilians were killed in a militant attack along the Imphal-Dimapur highway in Manipur. The Tangkhul Naga Long accused Kuki cadres under the Suspension of Operation pact of targeting a civilian convoy, while the Kuki-Zo Council strongly denied involvement, attributing the incident to factional tensions.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh termed his meeting with the Kuki Zo Council a good beginning towards peace, stressing the need to rebuild trust. Talks will continue amid efforts to address displacement and ethnic tensions in the state
The Kuki-Zo Council has advised community members working in government and private sectors to avoid travel and postings in Meitei-dominated areas, citing ongoing tensions and lack of a political settlement. Protests have continued in several hill districts since the new government took office
