Manipur CM Appeals For Calm After Clashes In Ukhrul

Guwahati: A day after fratricide and clashes between Naga groups, Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday appealed to the Tangkhul Naga community in Ukhrul district to help restore peace and maintain law and order.

There was tension in the region following the violence involving Naga groups. The Prime Minister expressed concern about the situation, describing the incident as “unfortunate” and emphasizing that violence cannot bring any solution.

Calling for restrictions, Mr Singh urged all communities to refrain from violence and cooperate with authorities. He assured that the government is taking the issue seriously and will take action in accordance with the law.

Amid the unrest, the chief minister also chaired a high-level meeting with BJP MPs at the state secretariat. Discussions focused on strengthening governance, improving the delivery of development programs and ensuring that benefits reach all segments of society.

The latest incident comes months after a similar clash between Tangkhul and Kuki groups in Litan village of Ukhrul district earlier this year, which led to a temporary suspension of internet services due to the unstable situation.

Significantly, four cadres of the Myanmar-based Eastern Wing, an estranged formation of the Naga Army under the NSCN (IM), were gunned down in a suspected case of fratricide in Manipur’s border district of Kamjong on Saturday night.

Security sources said a team of six East Wing cadres were traveling in a vehicle along the Imphal-Kasom Khullen road when they came under fire near Hongbei village around 9 pm. While four cadres were killed on the spot, two managed to escape.

Police sources said that the cause of the incident has not yet been determined. However, the East Wing, whose two senior leaders HS Ramsan (Hanshi) and A Raman were terminated by the NSCN (IM) leadership in 2024, questioned the chain of command of the organization in its condolence message.