The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex civil society body representing various Kuki-Zo organisations and communities, has condemned an alleged late-night raid by personnel of the CRPF’s Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA) at the residence of its Joint Secretary, Douminlal Haokip, in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, demanding an impartial inquiry into the operation.
In a statement, the council alleged that CoBRA personnel carried out the search at around 2.30 am on July 12 at Haokip’s residence in Bongphajol village without producing a search warrant or following due legal procedures.
According to the KZC, Haokip was not present at his residence during the operation as he was in Churachandpur attending a joint meeting of the Kuki-Zo Council and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) along with the KIM president.
The organisation alleged that security personnel entered and searched the house while family members were asleep, leaving women and children traumatised. It described the operation as “high-handed” and “deeply disturbing”, claiming it violated due process and the dignity of the family.
The council stated that Haokip, who also serves as Secretary (Organisation) of the Kuki Inpi Manipur, is a respected civil society leader. It argued that if there were legitimate grounds for conducting the search, the authorities should have obtained the required legal authorisation and followed established procedures.
The KZC demanded that the authorities explain the legal basis for the operation and clarify why no search warrant was allegedly produced. It also called for an impartial inquiry into the conduct of the personnel involved and urged security agencies to ensure that future operations strictly adhere to the rule of law while respecting the rights and dignity of citizens.
