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Naga MLA Awangbou Newmai condemns IT road ambush, urges Kuki leaders to uphold humanity
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 06:04 AM
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Naga legislator Awangbou Newmai denounced the recent ambush on the IT road in Manipur and appealed to Kuki community leaders to promote humanity and peace.
Manipur legislator Awangbou Newmai, representing the Naga community, publicly condemned the violent ambush that took place on the IT road earlier this week. In a statement released to the media, Newmai described the attack as a threat to the fragile peace in the state and called it "unacceptable".
He specifically addressed leaders of the Kuki community, urging them to use their influence to foster humanity and prevent further bloodshed. Newmai emphasized that communal harmony is essential for Manipur's development and that political leaders must act responsibly.
The MLA's remarks come amid rising tensions between Naga and Kuki groups in the region. While authorities have not disclosed detailed casualty figures, the incident has heightened concerns over security on key transport routes. Newmai appealed to the state government to ensure swift investigation and stronger protection for civilians.
Local officials have pledged to intensify patrols along the IT corridor and to engage community representatives in dialogue. The call for humanity by Newmai reflects broader efforts by political leaders to curb violence and restore confidence among the state's diverse ethnic groups.
He specifically addressed leaders of the Kuki community, urging them to use their influence to foster humanity and prevent further bloodshed. Newmai emphasized that communal harmony is essential for Manipur's development and that political leaders must act responsibly.
The MLA's remarks come amid rising tensions between Naga and Kuki groups in the region. While authorities have not disclosed detailed casualty figures, the incident has heightened concerns over security on key transport routes. Newmai appealed to the state government to ensure swift investigation and stronger protection for civilians.
Local officials have pledged to intensify patrols along the IT corridor and to engage community representatives in dialogue. The call for humanity by Newmai reflects broader efforts by political leaders to curb violence and restore confidence among the state's diverse ethnic groups.