Konsakhul VA Strongly Condemns Brutal Attack by Kuki Militants Disguised as Civilians; Demands Immediate Action Against Complicit Officials

Ukhrul, April 5: The Konsakhul Village Authority expresses its deepest anguish and unequivocal condemnation of the inhumane and premeditated attack orchestrated by armed Kuki militants masquerading as civilians and so-called volunteers. The incident, which occurred today at approximately 12:15 PM, marks a dark and shameful chapter in the ongoing pattern of aggression and violence inflicted upon peaceful villagers.

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On this fateful day, thousands of Kuki militants, under the guise of the general public, descended upon Konsakhul village and launched a sudden, violent assault on our villagers who were peacefully engaged in their agricultural and construction work. Most alarmingly, this armed mob was escorted and supported by none other than ASI Kamgin Veiphei of Leimakhong Police Station, whose presence not only enabled but emboldened the attackers.

The sequence of events leading to today’s violence underscores a deeply troubling misuse of administrative power and a coordinated attempt to subjugate and terrorize the people of Konsakhul:

On April 4, 2025, while Konsakhul villagers were lawfully engaged in land leveling and the construction of residential dwellings, police personnel led by ASI Kamgin Veiphei arrived and presented a photocopied document allegedly issued by the District Magistrate of Kangpokpi, stating that a curfew had been imposed in Konsakhul with retrospective effect from April 2, 2025. Our village council members respectfully conveyed that halting the ongoing work immediately would result in significant financial losses, as private JCB operators had been hired on a daily-wage basis.

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Despite our attempts at dialogue, ASI Kamgin demanded that village representatives report to the Leimakhong Police Station for further discussion. Given the critical nature of the work underway, the village council had no choice but to remain on-site to oversee operations.

What followed the next day was nothing short of a coordinated act of terror. On April 5, 2025, ASI Kamgin Veiphei returned, this time accompanying four to five police personnel and hundreds of Kuki militants. These mobs swiftly encircled the village and unleashed a surprise and brutal assault on innocent villagers. Among those grievously assaulted were:

Mr. Adam Dirinamai, Chairman of Konsakhul Village

Mr. Aimson Abonmai, Chief of Konsakhul Village

Mr. Ch Paramchamdin

Mr. Ab Widinbou

Mr Th. Aloipu

Following the assault, the militants brought in their own vehicles and forcibly abducted the injured victims to an undisclosed location. Their whereabouts remain unknown as of this release.

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The fact that ASI Kamgin Veiphei — a law enforcement officer duty-bound to uphold justice — not only failed to prevent the violence but actively facilitated it, speaks to a gross dereliction of duty and a blatant betrayal of public trust. It must be noted with grave concern that ASI Kamgin son of one of the Leilon Veiphei, a neighboring Kuki village with longstanding tensions against Konsakhul — raising serious questions about conflict of interest and bias in the execution of his official duties.

We strongly believe that this assault was pre-planned, executed with malicious intent, and carried out with the covert support of elements within the administration.

The Konsakhul Village Authority demands the following immediate actions:

1. Immediate suspension and criminal investigation of ASI Kamgin Veiphei for his role in facilitating this violent attack and enabling the abduction of our village leaders.

2. Strict disciplinary action against Kangpokpi District Magistrate Mahesh Chaudhary, who arbitrarily imposed a curfew in Konsakhul in the absence of any legitimate law-and-order breakdown, thereby paving the way for this orchestrated attack.

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3. Immediate efforts to locate and secure the safe return of the abducted Naga village leaders and to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

4. A high-level inquiry into the collusion between administrative officials and militant elements, and a guarantee that such atrocities shall not be repeated.

We call upon the Government of Manipur, human rights organizations, civil society bodies, and the media to take cognizance of this grave violation of human rights and justice. Konsakhul Village stands united and resolute, and we will not be silenced by terror.

This is a press release issued by Konsakhul Village Authority on April 5, 2025