The Kuki Women’s Organization claimed that at least 15 houses were damaged, six civilians were injured, and two people lost their lives in this attack. They stated that such incidents have created an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in the region.
सुलगता मणिपुर: फिर भड़की जातीय हिंसा, उखरुल में गोलीबारी, 3 की मौत, 5 घायल, इलाके में भारी तनाव
Violence has flared up once again in Manipur. On Friday, at least six people were injured in a shootout between armed groups belonging to the Kuki and Naga communities in the Ukhrul district. Following this clash, tension in the area has reached a boiling point. A police official in Imphal stated that the clash took place between the villages of Sinakeithei and Mullam. Among the injured, three belong to the Kuki community and three to the Naga community. The official added that detailed information regarding the incident is currently being gathered.
It has been reported that Mullam village—inhabited by members of the Kuki community—is an isolated settlement within the Ukhrul district, surrounded by Naga-majority villages. Sinakeithei village, meanwhile, is situated approximately five kilometers away. The Mullam Village Authority alleged that the village was attacked by “Tangkhul militants.” According to their statement, a large-scale armed assault was launched against the village on Friday, an act allegedly perpetrated by Tangkhul Naga militants.
Meanwhile, the Kuki Women’s Organization for Human Rights strongly condemned the incident, describing it as a brutal and unprovoked attack on the peaceful Kuki-majority villages of Mullam and Songphel. According to the organization, the attackers initially attempted to spread panic among the residents by firing shots into the air, followed by a premeditated assault. The organization claimed that the attack resulted in damage to at least 15 houses, injuries to six civilians, and the deaths of two individuals. They further stated that such incidents have fostered an atmosphere of fear and insecurity within the region.
In a related development, internally displaced persons (IDPs) belonging to the Kuki-Zo community—who have been affected by ethnic violence—staged a protest in the Churachandpur district. The protesters held a sit-in demonstration at the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ in Tuibong and submitted a memorandum outlining their demands. Holding placards, the protesters raised slogans such as “Extend Direct Benefit Transfer until 2029,” “Treat camp and non-camp IDPs equally,” and “Heed our call.”
The memorandum stated that, under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, and the guidelines of the National Disaster Management Authority, relief measures must reach all affected individuals without discrimination. Following the protest, representatives submitted this memorandum—addressed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah—through the Deputy Commissioner of Churachandpur.
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