UKHRUL: The Naga Students’ Union Delhi (NSUD), joined by tribal leaders, civil society organisations, and concerned citizens, gathered at Jantar Mantar to condemn what they described as escalating violence against indigenous Naga communities in Manipur.
The union alleged that illegal Kuki armed militants have carried out a sustained campaign of attacks on Naga villages and civilians, while accusing both the Government of India and the Government of Manipur of failing to ensure the safety of vulnerable communities.
According to the NSUD, the violence unfolding in the state is not a collection of isolated incidents but a “systematic aggression” that has intensified since ethnic tensions erupted in Manipur on May 3, 2023. The organisation stated that despite maintaining neutrality throughout the crisis, the Naga community has continued to face repeated attacks and intimidation.
Highlighting recent incidents, the union referred to the killing of two Naga civilians near T.M. Kasom on April 18, 2026, calling it a brutal ambush on innocent villagers.
The NSUD also drew attention to the May 7 attacks on Wanglee, Namlee, and Z. Choro villages, where armed militants allegedly carried out cross-border raids, abducted three civilians, and terrorised residents living along the border areas. The organisation said the incident created panic among local communities and further deepened fears over security in the region.
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In addition, the union cited attacks on village leadership in Konsaram, incidents of arson in Lungwiram, and sniper attacks in Leinganching as evidence of what it described as a coordinated attempt to destabilise Naga-inhabited areas.
The organisation further expressed concern over what it called the growing encroachment into ancestral Naga lands through the expansion of illegal settlements and the increasing availability of sophisticated weapons among militant groups.
A major focus of the protest was the alleged role of security agencies. The NSUD accused certain personnel within the Assam Rifles of maintaining an operational nexus with illegal Kuki militants, either through active support or deliberate inaction. “Such conduct amounts to a betrayal of the constitutional responsibility to protect citizens,” the statement said.
The union also criticised the silence of the Manipur government, arguing that the lack of meaningful intervention has left indigenous communities feeling abandoned and unsafe. Beyond the violence, the NSUD warned that the wider Northeast region is facing growing threats from illegal immigration, narco-trafficking, and the use of foreign militants. It claimed that porous borders have enabled criminal networks to flourish, fuelling both militancy and the drug trade.
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Calling for immediate action, the organisation demanded the revocation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with militant groups accused of violence, an independent investigation into alleged collusion between security personnel and militants, and the implementation of the Framework Agreement signed with the NSCN on August 3, 2015.
The union also appealed to human rights organisations, democratic institutions, and citizens around the world to stand in solidarity with the Naga people. “The Naga people seek only to live in dignity and peace on their ancestral lands,” the statement concluded. “We will not be silenced by proxy violence or institutional indifference.”
