Naga organizations condemn attack on farmers in Manipur

Imphal: Tension flared in Manipur’s Noney district on May 26 after suspected militants opened fire on three farmers. The incident occurred around 9 am near Goitang Naga village in the Khoupum Sub-Division while the individuals were working in their fields.

The farmers were identified as 60-year-old Kagundai Riamei, 55-year-old Lungdailu Riamei, and 35-year-old Gailatou Riamei. According to the Khoupum Area Villages Authority Council, the attackers used automatic weapons. Local village volunteers reportedly intervened after the firing started, helping to protect the civilians from harm.

Several organizations have condemned the event. The Khoupum Area Villages Authority Council, the Rongmei Naga Council Manipur, and the Working Committee of Joint Tribes Council-Manipur described the actions as a targeted attack on unarmed people. They warned that such violence threatens inter-community peace and requested urgent government intervention and increased security in the area.

Security agencies have not yet responded to the allegations. Independent verification of the claims remains unavailable at this time.