KANGPOKPI: The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights along with the Kuki Women Union held a rally in Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, seeking justice for 27 Kuki-Zo civilians who they said have been killed in Manipur’s hill districts since March 11, 2026.
The rally was held in support of a memorandum submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah through the Deputy Commissioner of Kangpokpi district, seeking an independent investigation into the reported killings and action against those found responsible.
The organisations alleged that the attacks involved cadres of NSCN-IM and ZUF (Kamson), and said the reported victims included women, children and pregnant women. They called for the cases to be investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), or another appropriate central agency.
The memorandum stated that 27 Kuki-Zo persons, including two unborn children, had reportedly lost their lives since March 11 in incidents that, according to the organisations, required immediate investigation.
The organisations also raised allegations concerning Anthony Shimray, also known as Ningkhan, whom they described as a former Chief of Army Staff of NSCN-IM. They alleged that he was involved in recruiting and arming Naga civilians as village guards and in the formation of ZUF (Kamson) for armed operations against Kuki-Zo civilians and settlements.
The organisations called for an independent investigation to establish the facts, including the identities and roles of the perpetrators and any organisational or individual responsibility for the reported killings.
Among the cases highlighted was the killing of seven-month pregnant Tinmary Haokip at Loibol Khollen in Kangpokpi district on June 5, along with her husband Letkhongam Haokip and brother-in-law Jangminlal Haokip.
The memorandum also cited the August 31 killings of Tingneichin Lhouvum, Hoineineng Lhoujem and Lamtinmang Lhoujem at N. Teikhang village.
On September 13, Lhingzangai Singsit and her husband Seineh Singsit were reportedly killed at L. Tollen village, while their five-year-old son Henmisang was shot and critically injured.
The organisations further cited the September 13 killing of pregnant Julie Singson and Thangvel alias Roel Gangte. Julie Singson was reportedly carrying an unborn child of around two months. Nei Esther Gangte, who was also shot in the incident, later succumbed to her injuries on September 20.
Another incident cited was the September 15 killing of 76-year-old Chongza Sitlhou and B.Sc. Nursing graduate Kimneo Singson while they were working in a paddy field at Leisangphai village in Tamenglong district.
Apart from seeking a central investigation, the organisations demanded legal action against individuals found responsible, medical assistance and rehabilitation for survivors, protection for vulnerable Kuki-Zo villages, and compensation and relief for the families of the reported victims.
They also called for accountability irrespective of the identity, organisation or community of those responsible, and urged the Centre to ensure equal protection of civilian lives and due process of law.
The organisations said they would continue pursuing justice through peaceful and democratic means until accountability and justice are secured.
