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Imphal: The Taphou Kuki Village Authority is calling for a National Investigation Agency probe into the October 28 abduction and murder of two civilians. Leaders allege Naga militants carried out the killings. They say this latest violence fits a clear pattern of targeted attacks against their community.
Villagers have filed reports with Kangpokpi Deputy Commissioner, Senapati Superintendent of Police, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand, DGP Mukesh Singh, and ADGP Lhari Dorjee Lhatoo. The authority questions why authorities failed to stop the violence. The village history remains bloodied. On May 13, 2026, armed men held 25 villagers captive for nearly a month. August 24 and 26 brought coordinated arson attacks and gunfire that threatened women and children. Water supply lines were also cut on October 20 and October 28.
The Village Authority condemned the mounting aggression. "These are not mere acts of intimidation; they are serious attacks on the lives, homes, security and basic human rights of an entire civilian community," the statement said. They now demand a time-bound investigation and the immediate arrest of those responsible.
Despite the bloodshed, residents claim they have practiced restraint. On November 1, villagers handed over three intoxicated outsiders to the Senapati police station unharmed. They remain committed to a mutual peace agreement signed August 31, 2026, alongside CRPF officials and local deputies.
The group seeks security deployment, property compensation, and restoration of water systems. They insist that government leaders must prioritize action over hollow words. "We demand justice, not sympathy; accountability, not empty promises; and lasting security, not temporary assurances," the authority added.
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