Imphal: The Chanura Lamchinglel Kangleipak (CLK) has issued a sharp condemnation following the discovery of six Naga villagers who were killed after being abducted. The victims were among 18 people taken by armed Kuki groups from Leilon Vaiphei village in the Kangpokpi district on May 13. While 12 individuals were eventually released, the bodies of the remaining six were recovered on June 10.
The organization labeled the killings a grave violation of human dignity and cited them as evidence of a recurring pattern of violence. The CLK criticized security forces for failing to conduct effective rescue operations, arguing that law enforcement and governance mechanisms in the state have failed. According to the group, investigations often only commence once bodies are discovered, rather than focusing on timely intervention to save victims.
The United Naga Council has linked these events to cadres associated with the KNF(P), a group currently under a Suspension of Operations agreement. Citing these allegations, the CLK has renewed its push for the federal government to terminate the pact. The organization criticized the Indian government for maintaining a lenient stance toward these militant factions, stating that the incident reflects a broader climate of impunity.
The CLK statement noted the connection between political figures and armed groups, pointing out that "Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen is the wife of Thangboi Kipgen, chairman of the KNF-P, a constituent group under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement." The group maintains that militant factions operating under this arrangement have been active in violence since May 2023.
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