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Imphal: The Luangdimai Sentinel, a group representing Zeliangrong intellectuals, has issued a series of demands following the murder and subsequent recovery of six mutilated Naga bodies. The organization is calling for the immediate revocation of Suspension of Operations agreements with Kuki militant groups, labeling them as unlawful terror outfits that have repeatedly violated ground rules.
Central to their demands is the arrest of Semtinthang Kipgen, leader of the KNF (P), for his alleged role in the May 13 ambush and abduction of the victims. The group further urged the removal of Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, who is the wife of Semtinthang Kipgen, arguing her position compromises the investigation. The Sentinel stated, "She cannot hold the constitutional post of deputy chief minister of Manipur as she is the wife of Semtinthang Kipgen alias Thangboi Kipgen, the leader of Manipur's most dreaded terror outfit who has no compunction in killing innocent pastors and civilians."
The organization also called for the investigation of Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangshing regarding her ties to the Kuki Revolutionary Army and alleged involvement in local ethnic conflicts. Additionally, the Luangdimai Sentinel requested that the Kuki Inpi Manipur be prosecuted for allegedly orchestrating the violence and spreading misinformation. They have demanded that the National Investigation Agency make its reports on the May 13 killings public within 15 days to ensure transparency.
Addressing broader regional tensions, the group characterized Kangpokpi district as a site of historical injustice and demographic imbalance, recommending a thorough investigation into villages established through fraudulent means. Families of the six victims have refused to accept the mortal remains of their relatives until these demands are met. The group expressed further frustration over the handling of the victims' remains, contrasting the lack of progress with what they describe as preferential treatment for detained militants receiving care in government medical facilities.
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