Manipur Naga body demands NIA probe into Ukhrul killings, Kuki rebels’ removal
Tangkhul Naga Long says victims’ bodies will not be claimed till Central security forces are withdrawn for failing to protect people travelling on a key highway; threatens indefinite agitation by general public
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand convened a security review meeting on Saturday to address the ongoing law and order issues in the state following recent killings. The meeting, held at the Cabinet Hall in Imphal, saw representatives from various security agencies, including Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Chief Secretary Rajeev Singh Thakur, and ADGP (law and order) Mukesh Singh.
Attendees decided to continue combing operations to apprehend those involved in crimes and strengthen security in vulnerable areas. The previous two days witnessed five deaths, including a Kuki woman working in a paddy field and four Naga civilians ambushed by suspected Kuki militants in Ukhrul district. The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) issued a three-day ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of Kuki terrorists from Naga areas and the transfer of investigation to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) also issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Manipur Police, accusing them of ethnic bias in reporting incidents and calling for an internal investigation and corrective action.
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