The Central Working Committee of Tangkhul Naga Foothills’ Association (TNFO) has strongly condemned the bomb attack allegedly launched by Kuki militants at the residence of Oinam Babuton Singh, Tronglaobi Awang Leikai, Ward No. 4, under Moirang Police Station, Bishnupur District and the brutal assault of 3 Tangkhul women at Litan by the Rapid Action Force on Tuesday.
The press release stated “we unequivocally condemn barbaric and cowardly acts carried out on 7th April 2026 against innocent civilians belonging to the Meitei community in Manipur. At around 01:05 hours, a bomb attack was allegedly launched by Kuki militants at the residence of Oinam Babuton Singh, Tronglaobi Awang Leikai, Ward No. 4, under Moirang Police Station, Bishnupur District-just 200 meters from a CRPF camp. This raises serious and disturbing questions about the role and presence of security forces in the area.
“This inhuman attack by the Kuki who are under SoO Militants has claimed the lives of innocent children:
1. Tomthin Singh (5 years) – killed.
2. Yaisana Devi (5 months) – killed
Their mother, Oinam Ongbi Binita Devi (35 years), remains in the ICU in critical condition after undergoing emergency surgery, with multiple splinter injuries across her body.
“We further condemn the reported actions of CRPF personnel who allegedly opened fire using lethal force in a public gathering, leaving over 10 civilians injured and 4 dead on the spot. Such reckless use of force against unarmed civilians is unacceptable and must not be tolerated.
“Equally appalling are reports that central forces brutally beaten and assaulted three Tangkhul women today by the Rapid Action Force namely Thingreila Marza, Peimi R Shimray, Ramtawon Shokwungnao wife of Chairman Laho village women who were standing to protect their homes and communities. Violence against women by those tasked with maintaining law and order is a disgrace of the highest order.
We Demand Immediate Answers:
1. Why was such a deadly attack carried out within close proximity of a CRPF camp?
2. Who is accountable for the deaths of innocent civilians killed by the CRPF?
3. Under whose authority are central forces operating, and whom are they truly protecting?
4. A time-bound, independent investigation with full transparency
5. Immediate suspension and prosecution of those responsible
6. Clear assurance that security forces will act impartially and in the interest of all citizens
“If justice continues to be denied by the Central and State Governments, and should such acts persist, we will not remain silent spectators. Continued provocation, violence, and selective action will only deepen the crisis, leading to consequences for which the authorities will bear full responsibility
“Enough is enough. Stop the killing of innocent lives. Deliver justice now” added the statement issued by the Media/Information & Publicity, CWC, TNFO.
