Ukhrul, September 5: The Kuki Revolutionary Army (KRA), Assam, under Suspension of Operations (SoO), has said that it has suspended five of its cadres following their involvement in the killing of Late Nekham Jomhaio, a temporary resident of Manja, Karbi Anglong.
In a press communiqué issued by the outfit, the KRA expressed shock and deep sadness over the “heinous crime” committed by its members. The outfit condemned the act “in the most unequivocal terms,” accepting moral responsibility for failing to prevent the incident and acknowledging that the actions of its cadres had brought grief, shame, and discredit to the organization.
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“We tender our deepest apology to the bereaved family, our community, and the public at large for the pain and suffering caused,” the statement read.
The KRA clarified that the crime was carried out without the knowledge or sanction of its leadership, stressing that the cadres acted on their own “in sheer emotional impulse.”
Per the outfit, the five cadres suspended with immediate effect are: Samson Kuki, Jangpu Hangsing, Mangneo Stilhou, Kakap Lenthang, Thangmoi Hmar.
The outfit assured full cooperation with law enforcement agencies and the district administration to ensure that justice is served. It also acknowledged that the incident had raised serious concerns about organizational discipline and accountability. An internal review will be conducted to identify shortcomings and strengthen preventive measures against such recurrences.
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Reaffirming its commitment, the KRA said it would continue to uphold the values of responsibility, discipline, and respect for human life, and pledged to work with renewed dedication to regain the trust and confidence of the people and stakeholders.
In connection to the killing of Late Nekham Jomhaio, the Thadou Community International (TCI) has strongly condemned what it called the “cold-blooded murder” of Nehkam Jomhao (59), chairman of the Thadou Literature Society, Assam, “who was abducted, tortured, and killed by armed Kuki militants on August 30 at his residence in Manja, Karbi Anglong, Assam.
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The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) had also alleged that “His assassination on 30 August 2025, at his own home in Chonghang Veng, Manja, Karbi Anglong, Assam, was executed with shocking brutality, perpetrated by suspected extremists tied to Chin-Kuki narco-terrorist outfits (UKDA & KRA). His mutilated remains were discarded in a nearby river and remain unlocated, adding to the trauma of this heinous act.”