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Imphal: The Naga Women’s Union (NWU) has documented a concerning rise in violence and intimidation targeting Naga minority communities living in the Leimakhong and Leilon Vaiphei corridor of Manipur. Based on first-hand testimonies from village leaders and victims, the organization reports that armed Kuki militant groups have carried out a series of attacks including abductions, property destruction, and direct threats against local residents.
According to the Union, the situation for Naga villagers has significantly deteriorated since the outbreak of the Meitei-Kuki conflict in May 2023. The NWU notes that while local tensions existed previously, incidents of violence have become more frequent and severe in recent years. These reports describe a climate of fear where individuals face constant threats to their physical safety, property, and livelihoods.
The documented incidents include the 2023 burning of a Naga widow's residence in Leimakhong, despite the presence of security forces, and the abduction of a village chief and her son in Kangpokpi. The Union also highlighted a 2025 attack on Konsakhul Naga village where multiple community leaders were assaulted. In early 2026, the report alleges that militants spray-painted warnings on village monoliths and issued direct threats to village chairmen.
Reflecting on the ongoing instability in the region, the organization stated that "residents of Naga villages and other minority communities in the area continue to face concerns regarding their safety, property, and livelihoods." The most recent documentation includes the abduction of eighteen civilians from the Leilon Vaiphei area in May 2026, marking what the NWU identifies as an escalating pattern of insecurity for those living in the corridor.
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