Imphal: The Joint Tribes Council Manipur has condemned the killing of four Naga civilians and injuries to two others in attacks at Makui and Tapon villages, demanding urgent government action and accountability.
The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has strongly condemned the killing of four Naga civilians and the serious injuries sustained by two others in attacks at Makui and Tapon villages, describing the incidents as a barbaric assault on innocent villagers.
In a press statement issued on Saturday, the JTCM alleged that the attacks involved sophisticated weapons and included the beheading of a Naga civilian whose head remains missing, depriving the bereaved family of a dignified burial.
The committee alleged that Thangboi Kipgen, husband of Nemcha Kipgen, Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur; David Hangsing, husband of Kimneo Hangsing, Saikul MLA; and Dr. Sailen Haokip, KNA spokesperson, were involved in the attacks, with alleged political support from the Kuki National Front (President), Kuki Revolutionary Army and Kuki National Army (Military Council).
These allegations could not be independently verified from the press release.
Four killed, two injured
The JTCM identified the four deceased as Machungamang Daimai, whose death was reportedly confirmed following an ambush at Tapon village; Dibambou Ringkangmai, 48, who was killed at Makui village; Ajinbou R. Ringkangmai, 52, who was reportedly killed at Makui–Thanamba village; and Ramningpou Gangmei, 53, of Luangchum village in Tamenglong district.
According to the statement, Dibambou Ringkangmai sustained severe head injuries, while Ajinbou R. Ringkangmai was reportedly beheaded, with his head still missing.
The two injured persons were identified as Mathangambou Chawang and Nashon Pame.
The committee expressed grief over the deaths and demanded justice for the victims and their families.
JTCM questions Suspension of Operations framework
The JTCM also criticised the Suspension of Operations (SoO) framework, arguing that it had failed to deliver peace and instead provided a protective environment for armed groups.
The committee alleged that armed groups continued to stockpile sophisticated weapons and move freely, resulting in violence against defenceless villagers. It said the framework had failed to prevent violence and had instead contributed to insecurity in Naga settlements.
Two key demands
The committee called for the immediate return of the missing head to the victim’s family to ensure a dignified burial, describing the demand as non-negotiable.
It also demanded a complete and urgent overhaul of the SoO framework, including verified surrender of arms, strict confinement of designated groups to their camps and an absolute end to armed movement outside those camps.
“The SoO must be made to serve peace, not predators,” the committee stated.
Warns governments against inaction
The JTCM warned the state and central governments that continued inaction, delayed responses and what it described as empty condolences would make them complicit in future killings.
Reaffirming its commitment to justice, the committee said it would not remain silent or relent until accountability was ensured and justice delivered to the victims and their families.
The statement was issued by the Information and Publicity wing of the Working Committee, JTCM, from Tamenglong, Manipur, on October 10, 2026.
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