‘Grave mistake’: Kuki-Zo Council on killing of six Naga hostages in Manipur | India Information
2 min learnGuwahatiJun 26, 2026 05:30 AM IST
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) in Manipur on Thursday known as the killing of six Naga hostages a “grave mistake”, however alleged that there have been “selective safety actions” taken by authorities following a latest escalation of tensions within the state.
Tensions between Manipur’s Naga and Kuki-Zo communities have been on the boil since Might 13, when three Kuki-Zo church leaders have been killed in an ambush, which was adopted by a mass taking of hostages on each side. This culminated in six of the Naga hostages being discovered killed earlier this month.
Addressing a press convention in Churachandpur, KZC chairman Henlianthang Thanglet mentioned, “I agree that the Kuki-Zo have made a grave mistake” by killing six Naga civilians who have been amongst these taken hostage following the escalation of tensions in Might. “I actually criticise it,” he mentioned.
A press release from the Kuki-Zo Council mentioned it unequivocally condemns the killing of the six Naga hostages. “The incident was tragic, unacceptable, and was neither authorised nor permitted by any Kuki-Zo political or group management. These accountable should be recognized and dropped at justice by means of a good, clear, and neutral investigation,” learn the assertion.
Nevertheless, it went on to allege selective safety operations and introduced a set of calls for, together with an finish to “selective safety operations” and guaranteeing that “legislation enforcement actions are carried out pretty, professionally, and with out bias towards any group”. The council additionally demanded that “agency and decisive motion” be taken towards “militant teams answerable for assaults” on Kuki-Zo civilians.
