DIMAPUR, MAY 17: The NSCN-IM has categorically rejected and strongly condemned the allegations, accusations, and “inflammatory narratives” circulated in the press statement issued by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Delhi & NCR dated May 16, 2026 “regarding the circumstances brought about by their own narco-terrorist groups/organisations in Manipur state of India”.
The NSCN-IM said the statement of the Kuki student body is reckless, unverified, politically motivated, and deliberately designed to provoke communal mistrust and further deepen tensions among communities that have already suffered immensely due to ongoing unrest. The NSCN-IM further said the “repeated attempt” to selectively label communities, organisations, and individuals without credible judicial findings or lawful evidence is irresponsible and unacceptable.
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The NSCN-IM then “firmly” denied any association with terrorism, unlawful armed activities, or organised criminal operations. It also denied “the false and malicious claims intended to demonise entire communities through sweeping accusations”. The NSCN-IM also denied the “deliberate distortion” of facts for political propaganda and public manipulation.
“It is deeply concerning that such statements seek to exploit sensitive incidents, communal emotions, and national security concerns for divisive objectives”, the NSCN-IM said, adding, “Public platforms and student organisations must act responsibly and uphold peace, moral values, and factual integrity instead of spreading narratives that may incite hostility and social unrest”.
The NSCN-IM then stated that no individual or organisation has the authority to pronounce guilt without due process of law. It also stated that baseless allegations against communities and groups without conclusive judicial determination amount to defamation and incitement. “Attempts to threaten political consequences or create fear through provocative language are dangerous and detrimental to any democratic harmony”, it further added.
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The NSCN-IM, therefore, issued a “stern warning” that the continued circulation of false, defamatory, communal, and inflammatory statements against any community or organisation must cease immediately. Any repetition of such irresponsible conduct may compel appropriate legal, constitutional, and administrative actions under applicable national “azha”, it added.
The NSCN-IM then urged the “Indian authorities”, civil society organisations, student bodies, and the media to avoid one-sided narratives and instead work collectively toward justice, peace, and stability for all people.