Imphal, June 14: The Langka (Taniuluang) Village Authority in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district has alleged that armed cadres linked to the Kuki National Front (Progressive), or KNF(P), carried out an attack on Langka Naga Village and has called for a thorough, impartial and time-bound investigation into the incident.
In a statement issued on June 13, the village authority claimed that the attack occurred at around 8.40 am and alleged that militants belonging to the KNF(P), a signatory to the Suspension of Operations agreement with the Centre and the Manipur government, were behind the assault.
According to the authority, armed men used heavy weapons and explosive devices during the attack, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity among the villagers. It alleged that civilians were targeted and expressed concern that further violence could erupt in the IT Road area, warning that more Naga villages may come under threat in the coming days.
The village authority linked the incident to the recent killing of six Naga civilians in the region, stating that the attack came in the aftermath of the alleged brutal killing of six Naga individuals whose bodies were reportedly mutilated and dismembered.
The statement further alleged that KNF (Nehlun), a non-Suspension of Operations militant group described by the authority as a proxy of the KNF(P), was operating from a camp in Baleijang village and had participated in the attack. It also named Lasan, Songpibung, Baleijang, Haimol and Laloi villages and urged the authorities to initiate legal action against those found responsible.
Calling for immediate intervention, the Langka Village Authority urged the government to identify those involved and proceed against them in accordance with the law. It also appealed to all stakeholders to exercise restraint, preserve peace, uphold the rule of law and prevent any further escalation of violence in the area.
