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Crime
Kuki Council Accuses NSCN‑IM of Killing Civilians in Manipur, Cites Security Pull‑out
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🗓 21 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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The Kuki community organization has held the NSCN‑IM responsible for a recent civilian death in Manipur and has raised concerns over the recent withdrawal of security forces.
The Kuki representative body in Manipur publicly blamed the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) for the killing of a civilian in the state. The allegation follows an incident in which an unidentified civilian was shot dead, prompting outrage among the Kuki community.
In its statement, the Kuki council said the act was part of a broader pattern of violence attributed to the NSCN‑IM and demanded a thorough investigation. The group also questioned the recent decision to pull back security forces from sensitive areas, arguing that the reduction left civilians vulnerable.
State officials have not yet issued a detailed response, but the incident adds to growing tensions in Manipur’s ethnically diverse regions, where armed groups and security deployments remain a contentious issue.
In its statement, the Kuki council said the act was part of a broader pattern of violence attributed to the NSCN‑IM and demanded a thorough investigation. The group also questioned the recent decision to pull back security forces from sensitive areas, arguing that the reduction left civilians vulnerable.
State officials have not yet issued a detailed response, but the incident adds to growing tensions in Manipur’s ethnically diverse regions, where armed groups and security deployments remain a contentious issue.