The Kuki CSO Working Committee Ukhrul in a press communique stated that “we are appalled by the inhumane and brazen actions of the Tangkhul militants, who carried out a full-scale attack on Mulam and Shongphel in the early hours of today, 24th April, 2026.
“According to ground reports and eyewitness accounts, the assault was launched from multiple directions, including Sirarikhong and Sinakeithel, along with an ambush set up on the IVR route between Mulam and Shongphel.
“It was this ambush that led to the killing of two Kuki village volunteers Paominlun Haolai-22 yrs S/O Paomang Haolai of Shongphel and Letlal Shitlhou-41yrs S/O Thangsei Shitlhou of Shongphel, who had come from Shongphel to assist the villagers of Mulam.
“Further, the attack also reduced sixteen houses to ashes in Mulam, left nine people injured prominently from Mulam and Shongphel.
“The timely arrival of the 04 Mahar Regiment proved decisive in preventing the complete destruction of the village. They subdued the assault and led the rescue operations, with support from the BSF in evacuating the injured-particularly a minor girl and an elderly resident
“The police spot inquiry has revealed a deeply disturbing finding: the bullets used in the ambush on the Kuki village volunteers were the infamous looted ammunition from the state armoury, linked to Arambai Tenggol.
“This strongly indicates the involvement of, and support extended by, pro-Biren Arambai Tenggol to the Tangkhul militants (NSCN-EF) in the ongoing attempt to drive out Kukis from Ukhrul.
“Additionally, a sustained and well-documented assault was launched on Mongkot Chepu from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m in the presence of the security forces in the area. The village volunteers were compelled to respond in self-defence when the attack resumed at approximately 4:50 p.m., once again by Tangkhul militants.
“In another alarming incident around 5:45 p.m., Shangkai village and Zalenbung faced continuous and intense gunfire originating from the Thawai Tangkhul direction launched by Tangkhul militants (NSCN-IM/EF), in spite of the presence of security forces in the area.
“Given the scale and frequency of these attacks on Kuki villages in Ukhrul, it amounts to a coordinated and deliberate campaign of aggression against the Kukis.
“The government’s bias is starkly evident in how the severity of the violence inflicted on Kuki civilians by Tangkhul militants has been downplayed, even as injured Tangkhul attackers were promptly airlifted for medical treatment.”
Details of the people injured:
1. L Vahneilhing Mate W/O Lhunkhosei Mate of Shongphel
2. Letjakai Kipgen of Mulam
3. Ngamgousem Baite of Mulam
4. Nemneichong Baite D/O Seitinmang Baite of Mulam
5. Lhingkhoneng Haokil W/O Lhengkhopao Haokil of Mulam
6. Chinneikim Baite D/O Seitinmang Baite of Mulam
7. Baby Chinnunkim Baite D/0
8. Lalkhohao Vaiphei S/O Paogen Vaiphei of Dongshum
9) Seilenmang Simte S/O Lalminthang Simte of Khongtah
The following are the list of house owners of the houses that were burnt:
1) Paokholun haokip
2) Letkhothang haokip
3) Seitinmang baite
4) Thangjangam haokip
5) Thangthong haokip
6) Jangmang haokip
7) Nemkhohoi chongloi
8) Janglalkai khongsai
9) Thangmang haokip
10) Thangminlun touthang
11) Mangkhogin haokip
12) Manglun haokip
13) Lalcha mate
14) Simon haokip
15) Thangminlun haokip
16) Thangminshon
“In the meantime, we categorically reject the allegations that Sinakeithel was attacked by the Kukis, as reported in several mainstream media outlets. These claims are nothing more than a calculated narrative pushed by certain Tangkhul and Meitei groups, intended to divert attention from the documented attacks on Mulam, Shongphel, and other Kuki villages.
“If matters have escalated to this extent, we regard these attacks as a clear declaration of war against the Kukis, and we will defend our villages and our people with every means at our disposal.
‘Any ensuing consequences will lie entirely at the feet of the state and the Government of India” added the statement issued by the Department of Information and Media WCKCSOS-UKHRUL
