The Central Working Committee of Tangkhul Naga Foothills’ Organisation (CWC- TNFO) unequivocally demands the immediate dismantling of the illegal bunker allegedly established by the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA) at the foothill of Lungter Hill in Sinakeithei, located barely 500 meters from the residential area of Sinakeithei Tangkhul village.
The press release stated “what was once a road opened in 2019 as an act of goodwill and humanitarian consideration by the people of Sinakeithei has now been turned into a corridor of fear, intimidation, and relentless provocation against the Tangkhul Naga Community. The continued presence of armed cadres and the near-daily gunfire have completely shattered peace and normalcy. pushing innocent villagers into a state of constant terror.
“The CWC-TNFO strongly condemns the actions of the Kuki Liberation Army (KLA), whose cadres reportedly operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement from T. Gamnom Camp (Lungtin Sub-Block) and Mt. Sinai Camp-have been openly violating the ground rules of the peace pact. Since 15 March 2026, repeated and unprovoked firing has been carried out, in straight violation of the ground rules of the agreement signed with the Government of India and the Government of Manipur.
“These reckless and provocative acts have directly endangered civilian lives. Villagers are unable to access their agricultural lands, retrieve their cattle, or carry out basic livelihood activities due to the constant threat of gunfire. The situation has reached an intolerable level, amounting to a grave humanitarian and security crisis.
“Despite prior intimation by the Village Authority of Sinakeithei Tangkhul village to the 4th Mahar Regiment, no concrete action has been taken to remove the bunker. This continued inaction has only emboldened unlawful elements and deepened the sense of insecurity among the villagers.
“In view of the rapidly deteriorating situation, the CWC-TNFO issues a stern and uncompromising demand to the Government of Manipur and the Central Government to immediately dismantle the said illegal bunker and restore safety in the area without further delay.
“Failure to act promptly will be seen as gross negligence, and the CWC- TNFO makes it unequivocally clear that any untoward incident arising from this situation will rest solely on the authorities concerned. The safety, dignity, and fundamental rights of innocent civilians must not be compromised under any circumstances” stated the press release of Media/Information & Publicity Cell, CWC-TNFO.
