The Tangkhul Naga Awunga Long (TNAL) and Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) while expressing their grave concern over the incident of 20 November 2025 had calls for collective effort in restoring peace and harmony in the state.
In a press release issued by Tennyson Kashung, President of TNAL stated that, the Tangkhul Naga Awunga Long (TNAL)/ Headmans’ Association expressed its grave concern over the incident that occurred on 20th November, 2025 in Imphal during the protest rally on Internally Displaced Person (IDPs). A peaceful civic demonstration regrettably escalated into a serious and avoidable confrontation involving the office of the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and the personnel of the Manipur Police.
“TNAL views this development with deep seriousness and respectfully urge both the Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and the Police Department to exercise measured restrain, statesmanship and prudent judgment. TNAL appeals to both the parties to engage in a constructive and responsible course of action, ensuring that public confidence and order are upheld at all times.
“TNAL extends its sincere solidarity to the IDP’s whose grievances are genuine and deserving an urgent and thoughtful attention. We call upon the competent authorities to address their concerns expeditiously, in a manner consistent with justice, dignity and humanitarian responsibility.
“TNAL also notes with serious dismay the circulation of unverified, inflammatory and misleading narratives on social media by certain quarters. Such conduct is detrimental to public peace, corrodes social cohesion and risks amplifying tensions unnecessarily.
“TNAL strongly advises the public to act with discernment, refrain from disseminating harmful content and uphold the principle of mutual respect and civic responsibility.
“In reaffirming our longstanding commitment to peace and harmony, TNAL calls upon all stakeholders, public representatives, law enforcement agencies, civil societies and the general public to exercise wisdom, uphold decorum and prioritize the collective well being of the state and order preserved.”
The Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (Tangkhul Youth Council) vehemently denounce the rebuttal allegations made against IGP (Zone -1) Themthing Ngashangva (IPS), with a scheme to cast a distorted image upon a respected IPS officer in a letter dated 20 November 2025, VideNo.MP(R/S)-427 by MP, (Rajya Sabha), Manipur, Sanajaoba Leishemba through his PA/PS.
President of TMNL, Ringphapam Kasar in a press release stated that, “TMNL condemns attempts to target or discredit an officer discharging his lawful duties during a sensitive situation. Such accusations risk distorting facts, creating communal misunderstandings, and undermining the morale of officers committed to maintaining peace. No officer performing his duty deserves to face physical attack or verbal abuse, especially of a racial nature.
“Such horrendous accusation is a purported scheme to sabotage the career, dignity of a Senior IPS Officer and pose as a threat towards peace loving community. Therefore, TMNL fully supports the legal proceedings initiated under the provisions of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Sending out stern warning and concern to such racial profiling incident, TMNL urges the Government of Manipur to ensure a fair, impartial, and transparent inquiry.
“We also ask the media and public leaders to avoid spreading misleading information and unfounded allegations that could create more tension. TMNL stands with IGP Themthing Ngashangva and calls for truth, responsibility, and harmony during this period.
