Eulogy to Our Fallen Heroes: Jangkhongam Hangshing
EULOGY TO OUR FALLEN HEROES
JANGKHONGAM HANGSHING, 39 Years
S/o Mr. Lungkhosei Hangshing & Mrs. Mengshi Hangshing
> Lhouthang Village, IT Road, Tamenglong District, Manipur
Cause of Death:
Shot dead and bodies charred by NCSN-IM and its proxies on 13th June 2026 (Saturday)
- Jangkhongam @Romeo Hangshing, (39) a brave Kuki-Zo Village Volunteer (KZVV) was killed today in another amubush by armed militants of the NSCN-IM and its proxy the ZUF-Kamson faction during a routine area patrolling carried out by the KZVVs around Lasan village in Kangpokpi district.
- The recent attacks on Kuki villages and the murder of members of the community in and around Kangpokpi district had necessitated the need for such area patrolling by volunteers from the Kuki community and Jangkhongam was one of the brave patriots who today laid down his life securing the life and property of his people. His group discovered cadres of the IM and ZUF K who were hiding close to the village, preparing for another attack and his sacrifice may have diverted their nefarious plans.
- He is survived by his loving family, including his wife, two sons and two daughters. The nation mourns his passing and lauds his commitment and sacrifice for the defence of oir ancestral land and freedom.
May his soul rest in peace!
KSO Media & Documentation Cell
13.06.2026 (Saturday)
Manipur DGP Visits Churachandpur, Reviews Security Situation
Lamka, June 13, 2026: Manipur Director General of Police (DGP), Shri Mukesh Singh, IPS, made his first official visit to Churachandpur district on Saturday. During the visit, he chaired separate meetings with district police officers, personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, as well as representatives of various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs).
The DGP commended the efforts of all security agencies in maintaining law and order in the district. He also praised the District Police for their achievements in drug seizures, the arrest of armed miscreants, and the recovery of illegal weapons.
Shri Mukesh Singh urged officers to continue taking lawful and effective measures to ensure peace, security, and public safety in the district.
During interactions with CSO representatives, the DGP listened to their concerns and assured them that necessary legal action would be taken wherever required. He also encouraged civil society groups to promote dialogue, peace, and harmony across the state.
The visit concluded with a brief interaction with members of the media.
COTU Holds Candlelight Vigil for 14 Slain Kukis
Office of the
COMMITTEE ON TRIBAL UNITY(COTU)
Sadar-Hills, Kangpokpi District
Administrative office:Kanggui 795129
CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL UMDING
Tunilhah 13th June, 2026(Saturday)6:30pm le COTU office munna Gamsunga CSO lamkaijouse jaona tuchung Tangkhul Thingnoi ho khutna mollem Sopi mi-14 ho geldohna le jana vetsahna le Goverment koma kiphunna vetsahna CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL programme a hungjao cheh dingin temna le hetsahna ahung kineijin ahi.
Go le Dai hatjeh le thu phat loujeh in agamla ho hungding ahahsan hijeh chun Kangpokpi Town sunga mipite house pangcheh dingin temna akineijin ahi.
Sd/-
Inf & Pub Department
Committee on Tribal Unity(COTU)
SDRF Joins Search for Missing Student in Tuibuong
Lamka, June 13, 2026: The Churachandpur district administration on Friday launched a major search and rescue operation with the assistance of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) to locate a missing schoolgirl who was swept away by strong flood currents earlier this week.
The victim, Miss Lamboikim, daughter of Khupkholun Tuboi of K. Khomunnom village and a Class VIII student of Radhakrishnan Foundation School, Tuibong, went missing on June 11 after being carried away by floodwaters at Laijon Veng in Tuibong Sub-Division following continuous heavy rainfall.
Acting on a requisition from the Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO), Tuibong, and with the approval of the Deputy Commissioner and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Churachandpur, an SDRF team was deployed from Imphal to assist in the search efforts.
The rescue team, led by Havildar Riyajuddin, arrived at the site on Friday and immediately began operations from Zero Point, the location where the student was last seen being swept away. The team has deployed inflatable boats and specialised rescue equipment to strengthen the ongoing search.
Speaking at the site, Hav. Riyajuddin assured the family and the public of the team's commitment to the mission. “We will be here to do the needful and continue the search operation till the body is recovered,” he said.
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Since the tragic incident, local youth clubs, civil society organisations, philanthropic groups, and volunteers have been actively involved in search efforts. However, persistent bad weather and a lack of adequate rescue infrastructure hampered earlier attempts to recover the missing girl.
The search operation is continuing with the support of SDRF personnel and local volunteers.
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Haipi Youth Kamlienthang Kipgen Commissioned as Army Lieutenant
Dehradun, June 13, 2026: The Kuki-Zo community has another reason to celebrate as Lieutenant Kamlienthang Kipgen from Haipi Village successfully completed the prestigious Passing Out Parade at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, and was commissioned into the 12 Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army.
The Indian Military Academy held its Spring Term Passing Out Parade today, one of the most important events in military training. The historic ceremony was reviewed by President Droupadi Murmu and marked the commissioning of 428 Gentleman Cadets and Lady Cadets into the Indian Army and various friendly foreign forces.
Lieutenant Kamlienthang Kipgen proudly posed for photographs with his beloved parents after the parade, sharing the memorable occasion with his family and well-wishers.
His achievement has brought pride and honour to Haipi Village and the wider Kuki-Zo community. Becoming an officer in the Indian Army requires years of dedication, discipline, and hard work, making this accomplishment especially noteworthy.
Community leaders, friends, and well-wishers have extended their heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the young officer as he begins his military career in service to the nation.
#KamlienthangKipgen #IndianArmy #IMADehradun #PassingOutParade #12KumaonRegiment #KukiZo #HaipiVillage #ArmyOfficer #MilitaryAcademy #PrideOfTheCommunity #YouthInspiration #ServiceToNation #IndianMilitaryAcademy #Leadership #Congratulations #KhalvontawiNews
KCAC Condemns Continuing Aggressions Against Kuki Villages and Ancestral Lands
KUKI CIVIC ACTION COMMITTEE (KCAC)
Estd: 2024: “Justice, Security, Dignity.”
Head Office: Phaijang, Lamka
Email: kcacadmin@gmail.com | Phone: 0385-2456789
Estd: 2024: “Justice, Security, Dignity.”
Head Office: Phaijang, Lamka
Email: kcacadmin@gmail.com | Phone: 0385-2456789
Ref. No. MPRD/PR/13326
Date. 13/06/2026
PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE
Kuki Civic Action Committee (KCAC) Condemns Continuing Aggressions Against Kuki Villages and Ancestral Lands
The Kuki Civic Action Committee (KCAC) vehemently condemns the continuing aggressions and attacks against Kuki villages and ancestral lands allegedly carried out by NSCN-IM and the Kamson group. These repeated acts of hostility have exposed a dangerous pattern of intimidation, territorial aggression, and violence directed against vulnerable Kuki communities.
For years, KCAC has closely observed what appears to be a calculated attempt by certain Naga groups to exert pressure upon Kuki-inhabited areas through coercion, intimidation, and repeated provocations. The latest attacks on fringe Kuki villages in the Twilang area along the Imphal–Tamenglong Road are not isolated incidents but part of a disturbing trend that threatens the peace, security, and very existence of Kuki settlements in the region.
KCAC is outraged by the sheer audacity and insensitivity displayed by those who continue to unleash violence upon innocent civilians while disregarding the devastating consequences borne by local communities. The continued targeting of Kuki villages, the destruction of livelihoods, and the encroachment upon Kuki lands are acts that cannot be justified under any circumstance.
The Committee demands an immediate cessation of all forms of aggression, intimidation, encroachment, and violence against Kuki villages and territories. The ruthless killings, attacks on civilians, and attempts to terrorize Kuki communities must stop forthwith.
KCAC wishes to make it unequivocally clear that the Kuki people will no longer remain silent spectators to the systematic victimization of their villages and communities. The patience and restraint demonstrated by the Kuki people over the years must not be mistaken for weakness. Every attack on a Kuki village, every act of intimidation, and every attempt to dispossess our people of their ancestral lands will be met with united democratic resistance and unwavering opposition.
The Government of Manipur and the Government of India must immediately intervene to ensure the protection of vulnerable Kuki villages, prevent further aggressions, and uphold the rule of law. Failure to act decisively will only embolden those who seek to destabilize the region and undermine peaceful coexistence.
KCAC stands firmly with the people of Twilang and all affected Kuki villages. We reaffirm our commitment to defend the rights, dignity, security, and ancestral lands of the Kuki people and call upon all democratic forces to condemn these continued acts of aggression in the strongest possible terms.
(JACOB LENMINTHANG THADOU)
Chief Coordinator
Media and Public Relations Division
Chief Coordinator
Media and Public Relations Division
Lamka Flood Crisis Exposes Civic Failures Again
THE true cost of Lamka’s broken infrastructure is visible on the faces of our most vulnerable residents: our students and everyday pedestrians. Following the devastating downpour on Thursday and Friday, the simple act of walking to school or work became a hazardous ordeal. Children in neat uniforms and ordinary citizens were forced to wade through knee-deep, muddy water thick with floating dirt and garbage. Navigating these submerged roads is not just unpleasant; it is inherently dangerous. Amid this terrifying chaos, a young girl was reportedly swept away by strong currents after falling into an open culvert in Tuibuong Laijon veng. Local residents and volunteers have been searching tirelessly for her, but she remained untraced as of Thursday evening, leaving her family and the entire community anxiously awaiting news.
This daily chaos highlights the complete failure of our water drainage networks and the terrible condition of our roads. When canals and nullahs are blocked or non-existent, the overflow transforms public walkways into toxic streams. For pedestrians trying to reach vital hubs like Nute Bazar, Zehang Bazar, or Tuibuang Bazar, the journey is now defined by fear and filth. Vehicles are left stranded or splashing muddy water onto helpless passersby, creating total gridlock and anxiety across the town. It is unacceptable that the very people who rely on these public spaces for their livelihoods and futures are left to fend for themselves in such chaotic conditions. The district administration can no longer ignore these visible loopholes; they must urgently clear the blocked channels and repair the broken roads that paralyze our town.
However, as we rightly demand accountability from civic authorities, we must also address the garbage clogging our streets. The filth that our children are wading through does not appear out of thin air, it is the result of our own collective neglect. When we discard waste improperly, it directly chokes the drainage system, turning a heavy rainfall into a public health crisis. If we want a town that is neat, tidy, and safe, we must take personal pride in keeping it clean. Our local markets, where we source our daily food, must be kept hygienic to protect our families’ health. It is a shared shame that we allow our streets to become dump sites, directly contributing to the chaos that now threatens our youth.
Ensuring safe passage for our students and pedestrians requires a unified effort. The civic authorities must act now to build proper, unblocked waterways and ensure our roads are safe, functional, and fully accessible. At the same time, the people of Lamka must step up, stop the littering, and clear the piles of past neglect before the monsoon worsens. Our children deserve to walk to school with dignity, not through rivers of filth. Let us embrace our collective responsibility and work together to transform Lamka into a safe, clean, and proud town for generations to come.
Zogam Today | Editorial | 13.06.2026
VIDEOS
Meeting: SSPP GHQ & Pu Vumlunmang IAS
SSPP GHQs makaihna toh, SSPP JHQs Delhi-NCR Advisory Board Chairman Pu Vumlunmang Vualnam IAS, Secretary (Expenditure), Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India toh kithuahkhawmna hun zat in om.
Hiai hun zatna ah, Pu Benson Jamlianmang Guite,VP(External) in makaih a, hunpatna thumna Pu Thangkhanlal Ngaihte, Member, Foundation Trust in nei hi. Vaidawn Thugenna: Pu Thangzamang Ngaihte, General President in ahon neihzoh in, Kipahpihna thilpiak Pu T. Mangminlian, General secretary makaihna toh neih in om a,hiai hun ah SSPP kahiang tuamtuam te'n deihsakna leh kipahpihna thilpiak piakna,banah siamsin puante silhsakna nei uhi.
Thugen tom genna hun ah:
1. Pu Langkhanpau Guite, Chairman,foundation trust.
2. John K. Ngaihte, Chairman, Standing Committee-te akipan thugen tomkim genna ngaihkhiat in om hi.
Inntek hun ah Pu Vumlunmang Vualnam in SSPP JHQs Delhi-NCR a Advisory Committee sung a Chairman ahihna toh Delhi a heutute’n siamsinna awlmohna a panlak dante uh bang,amah personal experienced tungtawn in siamsinte ading a kuhkalna a poimoh dante, SSPP ngaina leh it mahmah ahihdan thute, banah khang hong paitou ding siamsinte adia (adiak a sepna gelh laite) kiang ah thumanpha tampi i siamsinna huang a poimoh thu tampi om ahi chihte pansan in hanthawnna hoihtak tak nei hi.
Tua teng zoh in hunkhakna Upa P. Langbiaklian,Secretary, SSPP Foundation Trust in Pathian’ kiang a kipahthu genna leh hunkhakna thumna nei in hun manpha zatzoh ahi.
~ Siamsinpawlpi official
Jessica Mawi Vaiphei receives COMMENDATION from Assam Rifles
Nk. Jessica Mawi Vaiphei chun Churachandpur a Assam Rifles te taw kithua in Women Empowerment Centre KINEPNA a la phu daw zaw nung in, date 12th June 2026 ni in Lt Gen Vikas Lakhera, Director General of the Assam Rifles (DGAR) in sep phat ziak in Chawihawina (commendation with a badge and citation) chu Tuibong, Assam Rifles mun in ala peta ahi. Zia Chawihawina hi Assam Rifles mun ah um, KINEPNA- Women Empowerment Centre lawtin theine ding ah Nk. Jessica Mawi Vaiphei in pan alakna chung ah kipakpina ah piak ahi.
Zia KINEPNA hi Assam rifle in numei ten sum-leh-pai muna lam ah skill ahung neitheina ding ua leh mani khut thiam thilte sum suana mun pawimawtak ahung hitheina ding ua ala siamdaw uh ahia, zia bep chu hilou in, zia centre a um numei te khut thiam thil siam te hi Assam rifles te mama in a chawk uh ahi, tuchan in numei 100 val in ala phatchuampi tau hi.
Nk. Jessica Mawi Vaiphei hi Zillai GHQ ah Executive khat ahi.
~ Vaiphei Tawngsua
Burial Program: Tahchapa Pu Haogin Lhouvum
Office of the
COMMITTEE ON TRIBAL UNITY(COTU)
Sadar-Hills, Kangpokpi District
Administrative office:Kanggui 795129
Tahchapa Pu.Haogin Lhouvum Martyr Cemetery munna Vuina kin kimang tading
Sopi Tahchapa Pu Haogin Lhouvum Longdamsa hi Nampi kihoulhahna dung juija Jing nikho 13th June, 2026, 10am le Martyr Cemetery, Phaijang munna Vuilemna kin kineiding ahitai chuto lhonna Sadar-Hills, Kangpokpi District sunga Kuki-Zo Nam mipite jouse Sopipa Ngailutna, Janna chule Gam le Nam Ngailutna jalla aphat homma hung pang cheh kit dingin Temna le Taona ahung kineijin ahi.
Achainan Jing nikho le District pumpia mipite jouse koima natoh, kholche, kin le programme dang dang igontheilou dingu ahi.
You Sacrifice your today for our tomorrow
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Committee on Tribal Unity(COTU)
Dialogue Over Retaliation
THE fragile peace along India’s eastern frontier was shattered once again in the early hours of June 11, 2026. A brutal assault struck Kultuh, an old Kuki settlement nestled within the Tangkhul-Naga dominated Kamjong district of Manipur. Around 4:30 a.m., heavily armed militants descended upon the small village, reducing houses and a local church to ashes. Tragically, the raid claimed the lives of two respected community leaders: Letminlun Haokip, the Head Deacon, and Lunminthang Haokip, the Youth Chairman. In its immediate aftermath, the Eastern Kuki Chiefs’ Association released a press communiqué strongly condemning this “heinous and barbaric attack”, attributing the violence to armed cross-border groups operating from Myanmar. Similarly, the Kuki Women Union expressed deep concern over how these foreign-based militants could “move freely and operate within Indian territory”, raising serious questions about national security and the vulnerability of border residents.
This latest bloodshed does not exist in a vacuum; it is the continuation of a horrifying, tit-for-tat cycle of hostage-taking and targeted violence that has gripped the region for weeks. The current friction intensified on May 13 with the killing of three Kuki pastors, an event that triggered a desperate wave of retaliatory abductions by both Naga and Kuki groups. Just a day prior to the Kultuh village raid, on June 10, the Manipur Police recovered the bodies of six missing Naga hostages in Kangpokpi district. Though 14 Kuki men held by Naga groups were safely released on June 9, the discovery of the dead Naga men instantly renewed communal anxieties. This vicious circle of revenge has turned innocent civilians into pawns, ensuring that every act of violence on one side is met with swift, lethal retaliation on the other.
Between May 14 and June 11, thirteen Kukis and several Nagas lost their lives to this relentless unrest. On June 5, three Kuki civilians: Mr Letkhongam Haokip, his seven-month pregnant wife Tinmary Haokip, and Mr Jangmilal Haokip of Loibol were killed and their houses burnt down. Three days later, on June 8, a Rongmei Naga man, Mr Chunjanglung Panmei, was killed in Kangpokpi. The violence also claimed the life of a Kuki farmer, Mr Haokhogin Lhouvum, who was killed in Lasan, Tamenglong district on June 9. To prevent further innocent lives from being lost to this worsening crisis, the state government and its agencies must act carefully to nip the violence in the bud. A proactive strategy is urgently needed to secure vulnerable border areas and restore public confidence.
The path Manipur is currently treading is unsustainable and dangerous. If left unchecked, this cycle of hatred will inevitably lead to more bloodshed, pushing both tribes toward a catastrophic conflict reminiscent of the dark past. It is high time for the apex tribal leadership - United Naga Council and Kuki Inpi Manipur, to urgently sit down together at the negotiation table. They must bypass the state’s political paralysis and directly engage in an honest, collaborative dialogue to chalk out a roadmap for long-term peace and harmony. Only a unified, internal community-led effort can cool down passions, rebuild shattered trust, and ensure a stable future where both Kuki and Naga communities can coexist safely on their shared land.
~ Zogam Today | Editorial | 12.06.2026
EULOGY TO OUR FALLEN HEROES: Letminlun & Lunminthang | Kultuh
Letminlun Haokip, 34 Years
S/o Mr. Sonkhosei Haokip & Mrs. Veikhonem Haokip
Lunminthang Haokip, 36 Years
S/o Mr. (L) Thongkholun Haokip & Mrs. Lhaineng Haokip
KULTUH Village, Kamjong District, Manipur
Cause of Death:
- Shot dead and bodies charred by NCSN-IM, NSCN-Eastern Flank, and Shanni Nationalities Army (Junta) on 11th June 2026 (Thursday)
- Shot dead and bodies charred by NCSN-IM, NSCN-Eastern Flank, and Shanni Nationalities Army (Junta) on 11th June 2026 (Thursday)
- Continuing the cycle of unmitigated attacks on the Kuki community, two members - Letminlun Haokip (34) and Lunminthang Haokip (36) - were ruthlessly murdered in a pre-dawn attack on their village – Kultuh in Kamjong district by the said armed militants.
- The attackers burnt down several houses forcing the villagers, including women and children to flee into the jungle.
- The deceased Letminlun Haokip was the Head Deacon of his local church and the circle Secretary of the Kuki Baptist Convention (KBC) Circle no. 17 while Lunminthang Haokip was the Youth Chairman of the local church and the Youth Secretary of the Kuki Baptist Convention Circle No. 17.
- They leave behind their grieving families and the work left unfinished in God's ministry. May justice, whether men’s or God's, befall upon the perpetrators.
May their souls rest in peace!
KSO Media & Documentation Cell
Source: KSO Media & Documentation Cell
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Kuki Inpi Calls for Probe Into Kultuh Cross-Border Attack
KUKI INPI MANIPUR
(Apex body of the Kuki Tribes)
Administrative Centre: Lamka - 795128
manipurkuki.inpi@gmail.com
PRESS STATEMENT
KIM Secretariat, the 11th June, 2026
Kuki Inpi Manipur Condemns Brutal Cross-Border Terror Attack on Kultuh - Demands Immediate Action and Full Investigation
04/KIM/PR/25-48: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) condemns in the strongest possible terms the pre-dawn massacre and arson at Kultuh Kuki village, Kamjong district, carried out today, 11 June 2026, by a combined force of Tangkhul NSCN-IM & Eastern Flank and Myanmar-based Shanni Nationalities Army (SNA) junta cadres.
The attackers entered from across the border, leaving a trail of blood and devastation, and mercilessly killed and desecrated two Church workers: Letminlun Haokip (34), General Secretary, KBC Circle No. 17 and Head Deacon, Kultuh Local Church; and Lunminthang Haokip (36), Youth Department General Secretary, KBC Circle No. 17 and Youth Chairman, Kultuh Local Church. Both victims were brutally mutilated and their bodies burned.
Eyewitnesses and physical evidence confirm this was a cross-border operation. Attackers retreated into Myanmar along identifiable routes. Their uniforms were blood-stained; they were heard speaking Tangkhul among themselves and Burmese when communicating with SNA junta cadres. Multiple residents report seeing Tangkhul local civilians assisting the attackers — guiding them, providing shelter, or facilitating movement. These eyewitness accounts must be investigated immediately and impartially to identify any collaborators and establish the full facts.
This is not an internal clash — it is external aggression that threatens the sovereignty and security of India and the safety of our people. The Centre’s continued silence and the apparent failure to secure the border amount to a gross dereliction of duty.
KIM demands immediate and decisive action from the Government of India and the Government of Manipur:
- Immediately cease all cross-border incursions and secure the Indo-Myanmar border in Kamjong district.
- Launch an urgent, independent, and impartial judicial inquiry into the Kultuh atrocity, including allegations that Tangkhul civilians assisted the attackers; ensure witness protection and forensic investigation.
- Arrest and bring to justice all perpetrators and any proven collaborators without delay.
- Declare NSCN-IM Eastern Flank (and any associated Myanmar bases) an unlawful terrorist organization, and take decisive action to dismantle their camps.
- Abrogate any de facto ceasefire arrangements that enable Tangkhul NSCN-IM operations with impunity; dismantle their camps in the hills.
- Investigate and expose the involvement of the Myanmar junta SNA (Shanni Nationalities Army) cadres, and raise this grave violation of international norms with the Government of Myanmar and at appropriate diplomatic forums.
- Provide immediate compensation to the victims’ families and reconstruct all houses and property destroyed in Kultuh.
- Deploy adequate central armed forces and permanent security outposts to protect Kuki villages across Kamjong district; strengthen Assam Rifles presence and border patrolling to stop the free movement of cross-border narco-terror networks.
For too long, the benevolence and restraint of the Kuki people have been met with betrayal and violence. We have sought peaceful, constructive engagement and cooperated with authorities at every turn, only to be repaid with bloodshed. The Centre’s continued inaction in the face of clear external aggression is unacceptable.
KIM warns that failure to act will leave our people with no option but to protect their lives and communities by other means. Those who ignore our demands — at the Centre, at the State, and beyond — will bear responsibility for the consequences.
KIM calls on democratic institutions, human rights organisations, the churches, civil society, and the media to stand with the victims and press the authorities for swift, transparent action and justice.
Issued by:
Kuki Inpi Media Cell
Kuki Inpi Media Cell
Kuki Women Union Condemns Deadly Kultuh Village Attack
Kamjong, June 11, 2026: The Kuki Women Union (KWU), Kamjong District, has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Kultuh Village along the India–Myanmar border, describing it as a brutal assault that claimed the lives of two innocent villagers and left the community in mourning.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the union alleged that the pre-dawn attack, which occurred at around 4:00 a.m. on June 11, was carried out by a combined force comprising suspected members of NSCN-IM, the NSCN Eastern Flank, and the Myanmar-based Shan National Army (SNA). The victims were identified as Mr. Letminlun Haokip and Mr. Lunminthang Haokip.
Expressing deep concern over recurring security lapses in border areas, the KWU questioned how armed groups allegedly based in Myanmar were able to move freely and operate within Indian territory, posing what it described as a serious threat to the safety and security of local residents.
The union urged both the Government of Manipur and the Government of India to immediately investigate the incident, bring those responsible to justice, and strengthen security measures to protect vulnerable Kuki villages in Kamjong District.
According to the statement, continued attacks, intimidation, and destruction of villages have created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty among local communities, making decisive government action necessary to restore peace, security, and public confidence.
The Kuki Women Union also expressed solidarity with the bereaved families and affected villagers, calling on all concerned authorities to take swift and effective measures to prevent the recurrence of such incidents.
Kultuh Killings: Incident Summary
TWO KUKI CHURCH LEADERS KILLED IN CROSS-BORDER MILITANT ATTACK ON KULTUH VILLAGE, KAMJONG
Incident Summary
In the early hours of the morning, at approximately 4:30 a.m., an estimated 80 heavily armed militants crossed from Myanmar into Indian territory and launched a coordinated attack on Kultuh Village (also recorded as Kultuk in certain census records) in Kamjong District, Manipur.
The attackers, identified by eyewitnesses and video evidence as members of the NSCN-IM Eastern Flank, NSCN Eastern Flank, and the Shanni National Army (SNA), entered the village before dawn and opened an assault on the small and vulnerable Kuki settlement.
During the attack, the militants burned seven houses and killed two Kuki civilians.
The deceased have been identified as:
1. Letminlun Haokip
- Head Deacon
- Kuki Baptist Church, Kultuh
2. Lunminthang Haokip
- Youth Leader
- Kuki Baptist Church, Kultuh
The killing of two respected church leaders has sent shockwaves throughout the Kuki community.
About Kultuh Village
Kultuh is an old Kuki village in the Chassad / Kamjong region. However, decades of insecurity, armed conflict, and recurring cross-border militant attacks have significantly reduced its population, leaving only a small number of households.
Despite its present size, Kultuh remains an historic Kuki settlement and forms part of the traditional Kuki homeland in Chassad / Kamjong.
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Why Are These Attacks Happening?
The attack on Kultuh is not an isolated incident. It forms part of a recurring pattern of violence directed against vulnerable Kuki villages in Kamjong District.
Historically, according to the 1944 Survey of India maps, more than two-thirds of present-day Kamjong District was under Kuki ownership and habitation. Following the Kuki-Naga conflict of the 1990s, the Kuki presence in the district was significantly reduced.
Today, Kuki communities continue to inhabit roughly half of the district. Repeated attacks against isolated Kuki settlements is an effort to systematically drive Kukis out of the remaining areas where they continue to live within the Kamjong District.
Cross-Border Dimension
The militants responsible for the attack did not originate from within India.
According to information gathered from the ground, the attackers crossed into Manipur from Myanmar before carrying out the assault.
In Myanmar, Kuki / Chin people have largely aligned themselves against the military junta, while groups such as the NSCN Eastern Flank and the Shanni National Army have maintained cooperative relations with junta-aligned forces.
This has created a dangerous cross-border security situation in which armed actors operating from Myanmar are able to infiltrate Indian territory and target Kuki civilian settlements.
Serious Questions for the Government
This attack raises urgent questions about national security and border management.
How were approximately 80 armed militants able to cross the international border, enter deep into Indian territory, attack a civilian village, burn homes, kill civilians, and withdraw without interception?
Why do vulnerable Kuki villages continue to face repeated attacks despite the large deployment of security forces across Manipur?
Why are border villages left exposed to armed incursions originating from across the international boundary?
The people of Kultuh deserve answers.
Conclusion
The attack on Kultuh Village represents not merely an attack on a remote settlement but an attack on Indian citizens living along India’s eastern frontier.
Two innocent church leaders have lost their lives. Seven homes have been reduced to ashes. A small border community has once again been subjected to terror.
The Government of India must ensure that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice, and that vulnerable border villages receive the protection they are entitled to as citizens of the Republic of India.
EKCA Condemns Deadly Attack on Kultuh Village
KAMJONG, June 11, 2026: The Eastern Kuki Chiefs' Association (EKCA) has strongly condemned what it described as a brutal attack on Kultuh Village in Kamjong district, which allegedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday.
In a press communiqué issued on June 11, EKCA claimed that heavily armed attackers struck the village at around 4:00 a.m., setting fire to seven houses, including the village church. The association alleged that the attack was carried out by members of NSCN (Eastern Flank) and the Shanni National Army (SNA), allegations that could not be independently verified at the time of reporting.
According to EKCA, two civilians were killed in the incident. The deceased were identified as Letminlun Haokip, Head Deacon of Kultuh Church, and Lunminthang Haokip, Youth Chairman of Kultuh Church. The association stated that both were respected community leaders who had dedicated their lives to serving the church and society.
EKCA further reported that two other civilians sustained injuries and are currently undergoing medical treatment.
Describing the incident as a grave violation of human rights, EKCA said the targeting of civilians and the destruction of a place of worship were unacceptable acts that deserved condemnation from all peace-loving citizens. The association expressed its condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the recovery of those injured.
The organisation also urged the government and security agencies to launch an immediate investigation, bring those responsible to justice, and strengthen security measures for vulnerable villages in the region.
EKCA emphasized that violence against civilians can never be justified and called for collective efforts to maintain peace and security in the area.
KBC Mourns Kultuh Victims, Appeals for Peace
LAMKA, June 11, 2026: The Kuki Baptist Convention (KBC) has expressed profound grief and condemned the attack on Kultuh Village that resulted in the deaths of two civilians, injuries to two others, and the burning of seven houses.
In a press release issued by Rev. Dr. Letkhotthang Haokip, General Secretary of the Kuki Baptist Convention on June 11, KBC identified the deceased as Letminlun Haokip and Lunminthang Haokip, both active leaders of KBC Church Kultuh under KBC Gambih No. 17.
According to the church body, Letminlun Haokip served as the Head Deacon (Church Pastor) of KBC Church Kultuh and General Secretary of KBC Gambih No. 17, while Lunminthang Haokip was the Youth Chairman of the church and Youth Secretary of KBC Gambih No. 17.
The convention described the incident as an act of terror against the congregation and community, expressing concern over what it called the systematic targeting of innocent civilians and repeated attacks on villages.
KBC stated that such violence represents a serious violation of the sanctity of human life and fundamental principles of justice. The organisation urged the competent authorities to take immediate, decisive, and comprehensive measures to protect civilians and prevent further attacks.
Appealing for peace, the convention called upon all groups and individuals to renounce violence and uphold the principle that human life is sacred and belongs to God alone.
The church body also extended its condolences to the bereaved families and reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Kultuh. It called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and reiterated its commitment to peace, justice, and communal harmony.
