Imphal: The People’s Alliance for Peace and Progress, Manipur (PAPPM) has accused the Indian state of full responsibility for the abduction and murder of six Liangmai Naga villagers. The victims, identified as Kenpibou Chawang, Manu Thiumai, Phenrongwibo Thiumai, Dilip Thiumai, Kaliwangbou Abonmai, and Ch. Phenrilung, were found dead near Leilon Vaiphei village in the Kangpokpi district on June 10.
According to the organization, the victims were kidnapped on May 13 by members of the Kuki National Front-President (KNF-P). This militant faction operates under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with the Indian government. The PAPPM argued that the existing truce mechanism has failed to shield indigenous communities, instead allowing armed groups to exert coercive control over the local population.
The group asserted that because the government is a primary party to the SoO agreement, it holds legal, political, and moral accountability for the conduct of the signatory organizations. The statement pointed to the alleged inaction of authorities regarding recurring violence, adding that the recovery of the bodies was a deeply disturbing incident.
Criticism was also directed toward the state government regarding a potential conflict of interest. The PAPPM noted that KNF-P chairman Semtinthang Kipgen is married to Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen. The alliance stated that the administration has failed to hold the group accountable, noting, "The organisation alleged that the victims were abducted and later killed, and described the recovery of their bodies as a deeply disturbing incident."
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