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NDTV
25-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Naga Insurgent Group NSCN-IM Alleges Conspiracy After Houses Set On Fire In Manipur's Kamjong
Imphal: The civil arm of the NSCN (IM) has asked people not to fall for "malicious disinformation" after posts on social media and WhatsApp groups alleged the Naga insurgent group set fire to houses in two villages in Manipur's Kamjong district, bordering Myanmar, on Wednesday. The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah), or NSCN (IM), signed the Naga Peace Accord with the central government in 2015 to explore a solution for the Nagas' political demand. "It is a matter of grave concern that the spate of violence in Manipur has been gradually expanding towards the eastern side of the state, bordering Myanmar. The recent act of arson committed upon the denizens of Gampal and Haijang villages under Kamjong district by some unknown miscreants is lamentable," GPRN, the Naga insurgent group's civil arm, said in a statement on Thursday. "In this connection, the wild speculations circulating in the social media, suspecting the hands of NSCN stands condemned out rightly. It is hereby clarified that Naga Army has no involvement in the unfortunate incident," it said. "All concerned are advised not to be carried away by such malicious disinformation. The conspiracy surrounding the incident shall be exposed sooner or later. We believe in the high ideals of truth, justice and peace and we shall continue to work for the welfare and security of all communities living in Nagalim without any prejudices," the Naga group said. Initially, visuals shared on social media and WhatsApp groups showed houses burning in an unidentified village, which turned out to be an old incident from Chandel district, sources said. However, another video showing a group of women and children sitting under a tent with some of them crying was confirmed as taken at Gampal village, sources said. Following the incident, Kamjong District Magistrate Rangnamei Rang Peter imposed curfew in the two villages. The houses were set on fire by unknown people while most of the villagers were out in their fields, the police said. Kuki organisations in a joint statement said "these heinous attacks have terrorised innocent Kuki civilians and once again imperilled the already fragile peace and stability in the region". The GPRN's statement asking people not to pay heed to "malicious disinformation" came a day later. While the NSCN (IM) has the Naga Peace Accord, at least two dozen Kuki, Zomi and Hmar militant groups are part of the tripartite suspension of operations (SoO) agreement signed with the Centre and the state government. The only Meitei insurgent group that signed a ceasefire is the United National Liberation Front (Pambei), or UNLF (P).
The Wire
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Wire
Houses Torched in Two Villages of Manipur's Kamjong District, Admin Issues Prohibitory Orders
New Delhi: Several houses in two Kuki villages of Manipur's Kamjong district were burned down by unknown miscreants on Wednesday (April 23) morning. As a result, the district administration has imposed prohibitory orders in the two affected villages of the Naga-majority district under section 163 of the BNSS, reported New Indian Express. The attack took place at Gampal and Haiyang villages, which are situated near the Myanmar border. Most villagers were working in their fields at the time of the attack. District Magistrate Rangnamei Rang Peter issued the prohibitory orders which barred the movement of any person outside their residences and any other act or activity that could disturb the law and order in the area. Kuki-Zo organisations including Kuki Inpi Manipur and Kuki Students' Organisation have condemned the incident. They have demanded that the villages be rebuilt and proper compensation be given to the affected families, who must also be rehabilitated. 'These heinous attacks have terrorised innocent Kuki civilians and once again imperilled the already fragile peace and stability in the region,' the organisations said in a joint statement. In the statement, the organisations also demanded that 'neutral security forces' should be deployed to ensure the safety of villagers and prevent such incidents in the future. 'We urge the government to act with immediacy, impartiality, and integrity. The people of Gampal, Haiyang and the wider Kuki-Zo community deserve not only protection, but also justice and peace. The Kuki-Zo community views this act of terror seriously as this would create misunderstanding between communities in the otherwise peaceful area,' the statement added. There have been numerous incidents of violence in Manipur since May 2023, due to confrontations between the minority Zo ethnic tribes (Zomi-Kuki-Mizo) and the majority Meitei community over land rights and influence in the region. The incidents of ethnic violence have claimed over 250 lives from both the communities including women and children – even infants – highlighting the escalating crisis in Manipur.
Scroll.in
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Scroll.in
Manipur: Kuki homes set ablaze in Kamjong, public gatherings banned in two villages
Several homes were burned down in two Kuki villages in the Naga-dominated Kamjong district of Manipur on Wednesday, after which the authorities issued orders prohibiting public gatherings, The Hindu reported. The homes were burned down in the Gampal and Haiyang villages while most residents were working on their fields. The villages are near the Myanmar border. In an order issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, District Magistrate Rangnamei Rang Peter said that the restrictions were necessary because of potential threats to peace and public safety. The authorities have directed people not to leave their homes, and have prohibited any actions that could disrupt law and order in the area, The New Indian Express reported. Manipur has been mired in ethnic conflict between the Meitei and the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar communities that broke out in May 2023 and has since left at least 258 dead and displaced more than 59,000. President's Rule was imposed in February this year after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned. Several Kuki-Zo groups, including the Kuki Inpi Manipur and the Kuki Students' Organisation, condemned the incident and called for the reconstruction of the homes that were burned down. They also demanded fair compensation and proper rehabilitation for all displaced residents. They further urged the deployment of sufficient personnel from 'neutral security forces' in the area to prevent any potential escalation of violence, The Hindu reported.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Kuki houses set ablaze in Manipur's Naga-dominated district
GUWAHATI Unknown miscreants on Wednesday (April 23, 2025) set fire to several houses in two Kuki villages of Manipur's Naga-dominated Kamjong, a district bordering Myanmar, prompting the authorities to impose prohibitory orders. Most villagers were away tilling their fields when the miscreants attacked the Gampal and Haiyang villages in the morning. The villages are close to the Myanmar border. Kamjong's District Magistrate, Rangnamei Rang Peter, said restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita were imposed as such disturbances could lead to serious breaches of peace, endanger public tranquillity, and pose risks to human lives and property. The order, applicable in and around the two villages in the district's Sahamphung Subdivision, prohibited the movement of any person outside their residences and any other act or activity that could disturb the law and order in the area. Several Kuki-Zo organisations, including the Kuki Inpi Manipur and Kuki Students' Organisation, condemned the incident and demanded immediate rebuilding of the two villages, proper rehabilitation of the affected families, and fair compensation for the losses they suffered. They also demanded the deployment of an adequate number of personnel of 'neutral security forces' to ensure the safety of the villagers and prevent further violence, apart from the supply of essentials, including food, medical aid, and shelter to the displaced or affected. 'These heinous attacks have terrorised innocent Kuki civilians and once again imperilled the already fragile peace and stability in the region,' the organisations said in a joint statement. 'We urge the government to act with immediacy, impartiality, and integrity. The people of Gampal, Haiyang, and the wider Kuki-Zo community deserve not only protection but also justice and peace. The Kuki-Zo community views this act of terror seriously, as this would create misunderstanding between communities in the otherwise peaceful area,' the organisations said. Manipur, under the President's Rule since February 13, has been trying to recover from the wounds inflicted by an ethnic conflict between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities that broke out on May 3, 2023. The clashes left more than 250 dead and displaced some 60,000 others. The State has a history of such conflicts between different communities. One of the bloodiest was the Kuki-Naga conflict in the early 1990s that claimed more than 1,000 lives.
Hindustan Times
23-04-2025
- Hindustan Times
Manipur: Indefinite restriction imposed in 2 Kamjong villages after arson attack
IMPHAL: The district magistrate of Kamjong district, Manipur, has imposed indefinite restrictions in two villages following an arson attack by unidentified armed miscreants on Wednesday morning, officials said. According to an order issued by district magistrate Rangnamei Rang Peter, the superintendent of police reported that the villages of Gampal and Haiyang (a hamlet of Gampal), under Sahamphung sub-division, Kamjong district, were set ablaze around 9 am by unknown miscreants. The incident, the order noted, poses a significant risk to law and order and may disrupt peace and public tranquility in the area. Citing sub-section 1 of Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, the district magistrate has imposed a prohibition on movement for residents of the affected villages. The restrictions came into effect at 2 pm on Wednesday and will remain in place until further notice. Police said that 'the incident occurred approximately 80 kilometers east of Chassad police station, near the Indo-Myanmar border, and whether there are casualties during the incident is yet to be confirmed.' Kamjong is a Naga-dominated district that shares its eastern boundary with Myanmar. Attempts to contact district police for further details were unsuccessful.
