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Kuki‑Zo groups denounce Ukhrul ambush, demand police action within 72 hours
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:16 PM
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Kuki‑Zo community organisations condemned the recent ambush in Ukhrul and the Kuki Inpi set a 72‑hour deadline for police to address alleged bias.
Several Kuki‑Zo community bodies publicly condemned the ambush that took place in the town of Ukhrul, Manipur, describing it as an attack on the safety of civilians. The groups said the incident deepens communal tensions and called for swift, impartial investigation.
The Kuki Inpi, a leading tribal organization, issued a formal 72‑hour ultimatum to the state police, demanding that any bias in the handling of the case be removed and that a transparent probe be launched. The ultimatum underscores the community's frustration with what it perceives as partiality in law‑enforcement actions.
State officials have not yet responded to the deadline, but police spokespersons indicated that inquiries are underway. The situation remains volatile, with local leaders urging calm while insisting that justice be served without delay.
If the police fail to meet the stipulated timeframe, the Kuki Inpi warned it would consider further peaceful protests to press its demands. The episode adds to the broader pattern of ethnic unrest in Manipur, where multiple groups have raised concerns over security and equitable treatment.
The Kuki Inpi, a leading tribal organization, issued a formal 72‑hour ultimatum to the state police, demanding that any bias in the handling of the case be removed and that a transparent probe be launched. The ultimatum underscores the community's frustration with what it perceives as partiality in law‑enforcement actions.
State officials have not yet responded to the deadline, but police spokespersons indicated that inquiries are underway. The situation remains volatile, with local leaders urging calm while insisting that justice be served without delay.
If the police fail to meet the stipulated timeframe, the Kuki Inpi warned it would consider further peaceful protests to press its demands. The episode adds to the broader pattern of ethnic unrest in Manipur, where multiple groups have raised concerns over security and equitable treatment.