Kuki

The truck was stopped by a frenzied Kuki mob, who then drove it away and set it ablaze near Alex Farm on National Highway-2 (between Kangpokpi Town and Changoubung).

It is said to be on the lines of “Zalengam” [land of freedom], a proposed Kuki State. This separate nation would comprise large parts of Sagaing Division and the Chin state of Myanmar, the Indian state of Mizoram, and Kuki-inhabited areas of Manipur, and the Bandarban district and adjoining areas of Bangladesh’s Chittagong division.

The viral videos showcase the Kuki militants moving towards the Jiribam district in Manipur from land and water routes.

"He was in touch with the insurgent group, Kuki National Front (KNF)-B of Myanmar, for logistics support to aggravate the volatile situation in the state of Manipur and create terror in the minds of the people," the NIA said.

Hours after the attack, the insurgent Kuki outfit issued a press release to warn of more such attacks in the future.

The Manipur High Court on 21 February removed its instruction to Manipur Govt given last year that sparked the riots in the state which started in May 2023

A commando was killed and three IRB personnel were injured during encounter with Kuki terrorists in Tengnoupal's Moreh town.

Kuki insurgents reportedly murdered four Meitei men consisting of a father and son in a fresh act of violence in Manipur.

13 Meiteis killed in Manipur. Initially, it was believed they were militants from Myanmar but later they were identified as civilians from Manipur.

The mobile footage captured the victims enduring punches, kicks, and being dragged along the narrow street by the group of assailants.