Manipur Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen cuts off phone after Naga abductions, says Losii Dikho

Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, Nemcha Kipgen, reportedly turned off her mobile phone following a series of abductions targeting members of the Naga community, according to statements made by fellow Deputy CM Losii Dikho.
The abductions, which have heightened tensions in the state, prompted Kipgen to limit her communications, a move described by Dikho as a precautionary step amid security concerns.
Officials have not disclosed further details about the incidents or the reasons behind the phone shutdown, and the state government has not issued an official statement beyond Dikho’s remarks.
The incident underscores the fragile law‑and‑order situation in Manipur’s tribal areas, where inter‑community violence and kidnappings have been reported in recent weeks.
Security agencies are monitoring the situation, and local leaders have called for calm while investigations continue.