Nagas stage protests demanding release of six abducted men
Thousands of women in Manipur protested for the release of six men abducted by suspected Kuki militants. The protests disrupted normal life in several districts, with demonstrators demanding justice and the safe return of the hostages. The Naga Women's Union has called on the government to take immediate action against the kidnappers and to reconsider the Suspension of Operations pact with the Kuki militants.
- ▪Protests were held across Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur demanding the release of six hostages.
- ▪The Naga Women's Union has urged the government to ensure the safe return of the abducted men.
- ▪More than 38 people were abducted by armed groups in the region, with six still unaccounted for.
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Impha Thousands of women on Wednesday (May 21, 2026) staged multiple sit-in protests across Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur, demanding the immediate release of six men held hostage by suspected Kuki militants.In the Senapati district headquarters, normal life was affected as markets remained closed and commercial transport was off the roads in view of the protests.Demonstrators raised slogans demanding justice and held placards that read "Hostages must be released; Kuki militants, stop kidnapping".
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