Naga body protests in Manipur capital Imphal demanding release of six civilians
A large protest took place in Imphal, Manipur, where hundreds of Nagas demanded the release of six civilians allegedly held by Kuki militants. The demonstration, organized by the Naga People’s Union Imphal, included members of the Meitei community and culminated in a memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister. Protesters also called for the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, alleging her husband's involvement with the militants responsible for the abduction.
- ▪Hundreds of Nagas protested in Imphal demanding the release of six civilians held hostage by suspected Kuki militants.
- ▪The protest was organized by the Naga People’s Union Imphal and included members from the Meitei community.
- ▪Protesters submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister, demanding action against the Kuki militants and the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen.
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Hundreds of Nagas on Monday (May 25, 2026) staged a protest rally in Manipur's capital Imphal, demanding the immediate release of six civilians allegedly held hostage by suspected Kuki militants.Organised by the Naga People’s Union Imphal, the rally, joined by several members of the Meitei community, began from the Tribal Market area in Imphal East district and headed towards the Chief Minister’s bungalow. Manipur CM assures NIA probe into abduction of Naga menThe protesters were stopped by a large contingent of security personnel near the Palace Gate, around 200 metres from the Chief Minister’s residence, after marching nearly 300 metres, officials said.A delegation of the union was, however, allowed to go and submit a memorandum to Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh.In the memorandum, the…
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