Kuki Inpi Manipur issues final ultimatum for safe release of over 31 Kuki hostages by May 15
May 14, 2026Amid escalating ethnic tensions in Manipur’s hill districts, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, on Thursday, May 14 issued a “final and non-negotiable ultimatum” demanding the immediate and unconditional release of more than 31 allegedly detained Kuki civilians from Senapati district and Ireng Naga by 5:00 am on May 15.
Kuki apex body seeks NIA probe into Kangpokpi ambush, submits charter of demands to PM Modi
May 14, 2026Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body of the Kuki tribes in Manipur, on Thursday, May 14 submitted a charter of demands to Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the Deputy Commissioner of Kangpokpi, seeking urgent intervention, justice and enhanced security measures following the killing of three church leaders in an ambush on the Kangpokpi–Churachandpur road.
Manipur: MP Bimol Akoijam slams Centre for not showing 'sufficient interest' after separate incidents of attack in state
May 14, 2026Congress MP from Manipur, Bimol Akoijam on Thursday, May 14 expressed concern over two separate incidents of violence in Manipur that claimed four lives and left several others injured.
Minor among two Kuki hostages released amid ongoing standoff in Manipur
May 14, 2026Two members of the Kuki community, including a minor, were released in Manipur on Thursday evening. The handover came amid talks to free others still held as tensions between Naga and Kuki groups remained high.
United Naga Council urges Manipur Government to secure immediate release of 20 hostages held captive, issues ultimatum
May 14, 2026The United Naga Council has urged the Manipur government to take immediate steps to secure the safe and unconditional release of 20 Naga hostages allegedly held by Kuki groups in Leilon Vaiphei village and Supermeina village.
Manipur CM Khemchand Singh assures safe return of internally displaced persons, distributes one-time financial assistance
May 14, 2026As part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and strengthen trust among communities, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday, May 14 visited KangchupChingkhong village in Imphal West district and interacted with Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), assuring them of safe return to their respective homes with adequate security arrangements.
Over 38 Kuki and Naga people held hostage by different groups in state: Manipur home minister
May 14, 2026Fresh violence in Manipur left four people dead as the state government said more than 38 Naga and Kuki people were being held by different groups. The killings, detention claims and shutdowns have deepened tensions in the hill districts and triggered demands for swift arrests.
Manipur home minister assures swift action after twin ambushes, says ‘some people don’t want peace’
May 14, 2026Govindas Konthoujam on May 14 assured that the perpetrators behind the recent ambush attacks in Manipur would be arrested “as soon as possible,” while expressing concern that certain elements may be trying to obstruct peace in the state.
Manipur: Tensions escalate after ambush killings; reports of detentions and abductions surface in Kangpokpi, Senapati
May 14, 2026Fresh tensions gripped Manipur on May 14 following the killing of four persons — including three church leaders — in an ambush in Kangpokpi and Noney district, even as separate incidents of alleged detentions and abductions were reported from Senapati and Kangpokpi districts.
Family of Joujangtek ambush victim refuses to claim body until Manipur govt assures action
May 14, 2026The family members of the victim killed in the Joujangtek ambush in Noney district, along with the Chiru Union, have announced that they will not claim the body of the deceased until the government provides assurances on their demands, including the arrest of those responsible for the attack.
Manipur districts grind to halt amid shutdowns over church leaders' killings
May 14, 2026Shutdowns called by Kuki Zo and Naga groups brought several Manipur districts to a halt after four killings. The closures deepened disruption in areas already strained by the state's continuing ethnic violence.
Manipur Congress condemns twin ambush attacks in Manipur, alleges BJP focused more on elections than peace
May 14, 2026Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee on May 14 strongly condemned the two separate ambush attacks in Manipur that left four people dead and seven others injured, accusing the BJP governments at the Centre and in the state of failing to restore peace in the conflict-hit region.
Christian bodies condemn killing of Church leaders as Kuki-Zo community observes two-day mourning
May 14, 2026The Kuki-Zo community in Manipur on May 14 began a two-day mourning period and 48-hour shutdown following the killing of three church leaders in Kangpokpi district, with several Christian organisations in India and abroad condemning the incident and calling for peace and justice.
Manipur Police seize 250 litres of DIC liquor, one arrested in Imphal West
May 14, 2026Manipur Police seized 250 litres of illegal DIC liquor and arrested one person in Imphal West. Authorities continue their crackdown on illicit liquor trade in the state.
Catholic Bishops' Conference of India condemns killing of Baptist leaders in Manipur
May 14, 2026Catholic Bishops' Conference of India on May 13 expressed deep grief over the killing of Baptist church leaders in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district and appealed to all communities to reject violence and retaliation.
Thousands gather in Manipur's Kangpokpi to receive bodies of church leaders killed in ambush
May 13, 2026A wave of grief swept through Manipur's Kangpokpi on May 13 night as the mortal remains of three slain church leaders were brought to the District Hospital morgue, drawing thousands of mourners from across the Kuki-Zo community.
Manipur legislators demand justice after brutal attack on Thadou church leaders, call for peace
May 13, 2026Saitu MLA Haokholet Kipgen and Saikul MLA Kimneo Hangshing on Wednesday, May 13 strongly condemned the ambush on Christian leaders and missionaries in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, describing the attack as “heinous”, “cowardly” and an assault on peace and humanity.
One killed, wife injured in suspected militant ambush in Manipur’s Noney district
May 13, 2026A militant ambush in Manipur's Noney district killed one and injured his wife. Security forces are investigating the attack and working to ensure local safety.
Kuki Inpi Manipur announces 48-hour shutdown across Kuki-Zo areas over killing of church leaders
May 13, 2026The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing Kuki tribes in Manipur, has announced a 48-hour total shutdown across all Kuki-Zo inhabited areas from midnight of May 13 to midnight of May 15 following the killing of three prominent church leaders and injuries to five others in an alleged armed assault.
Manipur CM Khemchand Singh visits Kangpokpi ambush victims at Shija hospital, condemns attack
May 13, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh along with members of his cabinet and legislators visited injured persons undergoing treatment at SHIJA Hospitals and Research Institute in Imphal on Wednesday, May 13 following the ambush incident in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district earlier in the day.
Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh condemns Kangpokpi civilian attack, assures action against perpetrators
May 13, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday, May 13 strongly condemned the firing incident carried out by armed miscreants on a group of civilians between the Kotlen and Kotzim areas in Kangpokpi district, which left three people dead and four others injured.
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