Imphal: The Nagaland Tribal Hohos Coordination Committee and the Mao Council have issued a strong condemnation following the discovery of six murdered Naga villagers in Manipur. The victims, who were from Kongsakhul, were abducted and killed in an attack that authorities described as a cold-blooded, inhuman, and satanic act. Their mutilated remains were recovered on June 10, 2026, after they were allegedly waylaid by armed individuals from Lailon Vaiphei village.
The NTHCC characterized the event as a grave violation of human rights that threatens the region's social fabric. The organization urged the central and state governments to identify and prosecute all individuals involved, warning that failure to act will only invite further instability. While the committee praised the United Naga Council for securing the release of fourteen Kuki hostages, it maintained that these humanitarian efforts do not diminish the urgency of holding the perpetrators of the murder accountable.
Archbishop Linus Neli of the Catholic Archdiocese of Imphal joined the call for accountability, expressing sorrow over the cycles of violence plaguing Manipur for three years. He emphasized the necessity of choosing dialogue over revenge to foster healing. Regarding the path forward, the Archbishop stated, "justice delayed is justice denied." He also proposed an inclusive peace framework that could eventually culminate in a landmark agreement for the state.
The Mao Council echoed these concerns, labeling the killings an act of cowardice. Both organizations called on civil society and human rights groups to stand in solidarity with the grieving families. The NTHCC reaffirmed its commitment to peace but insisted that no community should face persecution or abduction within its own territory.
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