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Manipur’s Ukhrul on edge after 2 from Kuki-Zo community & 1 Naga killed in separate firing incidents

Mullam Village Authority said village came under ‘full-scale armed attack’ in early hours of 24 April. In another incident, Naga Village Guards were ambushed near Ukhrul’s Sinakeithei village.

Ex-soldier among 2 Nagas shot dead in Manipur’s Ukhrul day after CM visit; NIA to take over probe

The men, including retired soldier, were in a car when unidentified gunmen opened fire. Tangkhul Naga Long blames ‘Kuki militants’; Kuki Zo Council says ‘blame hastily attributed’.

‘Popular government, public betrayal’—Kuki students in protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar

Kuki-Zo students say they feel 'betrayed' by the three Kuki-Zo legislators who have joined the Manipur’s new government.

Shutdown in Manipur’s Churachandpur turns violent again, women step in as cops injured in stone-pelting

Police officers say protesters were trying to set fire to houses of Kuki MLAs, but women came out on the streets to restrain men from turning violent. Protests against installation of popular govt.

Buried with her favourite red dress. How Manipur gangrape survivor’s family dealt with her death

Her death has brought back the memories of the horrific sexual assault women endured for months since violence broke out in May 2023, and re-traumatised a community.

A casket, poster & 3 photos—what’s left after the Meitei man’s funeral in Manipur

Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh, 31, was killed on 21 January, a month after he began living with his Kuki partner.

Breakthrough before PM’s likely Manipur visit: MHA, Kuki-Zo groups renew arms-down pact, NH-2 to reopen

Suspension of Operation pact between Centre, Manipur & 2 umbrella organisations representing insurgents was not renewed in wake of ethnic strife.

MHA resumes talks with Kuki-Zo insurgent groups after 2 yrs to discuss ‘way forward’, renewal of SoO pact

Kuki-Zo groups are demanding a ‘revision in ground rules’ of the suspension of operations (SoO) agreement that remains in limbo, it is learnt.

10 ‘militants’ killed in clash with CRPF in Manipur. Kuki groups call for shutdown in solidarity

Police say they recovered several weapons and that 3 CRPF men were injured in the incident. Kuki groups say the men were not militants, but 'village defence volunteers'.

Kuki-Zo community urges Centre not to replace ‘neutral’ Assam Rifles with CRPF in Manipur hill areas

Though no official decision has been communicated, a notification 'may be expected soon' for two Assam Rifles units posted at Kangvai & Kangpokpi district, it is learnt.

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