Kuki-Zo protestors rally in Manipur, demanding justice for slain church leaders, release of hostages
Thousands of Kuki-Zo protestors rallied in Manipur, demanding justice for three church leaders killed in an ambush and the release of hostages. The protests coincided with a total shutdown called by the Kuki Inpi Manipur, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region. Protestors submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister, calling for a thorough investigation and enhanced security for the Kuki-Zo community.
- ▪Protestors demanded the unconditional release of Kuki hostages and justice for slain church leaders.
- ▪More than 38 Kuki and Naga individuals were reportedly held captive following the killings.
- ▪The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister, condemning the violence against the Kuki-Zo community.
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Thousands of Kuki-Zo people took to the streets in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts on Saturday (May 16, 2026), demanding the unconditional release of Kuki hostages and justice for three church leaders killed in an ambush by extremists on May 13.In a memorandum to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, several Kuki civil society groups called for the re-imposition of President’s Rule in the State.The protest rallies coincided with the extension of a 48-hour total shutdown called by the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of Kukis in the State, amid outrage over the continued “targeted persecution” of the community.‘Release hostages unconditionally’According to Manipur’s Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam, more than 38 Kuki and Naga people were held captives by various groups…
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