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Crime
NIA arrests two Kuki student leaders from Manipur in Aizawl
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 11:46 AM
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The National Investigation Agency detained two Kuki student leaders from Manipur while they were in Aizawl, Mizoram.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out an operation in Aizawl, Mizoram, that resulted in the arrest of two student leaders belonging to the Kuki community from Manipur. The two individuals were taken into custody by NIA officials on the premises of a local educational institution, according to statements released by the agency.
Authorities have not disclosed the names of the arrested leaders or the specific charges they face, citing ongoing investigative procedures. The NIA confirmed that the arrests are part of a broader probe into activities it deems a threat to national security, but no further details were provided.
The incident has drawn attention from student bodies in both Manipur and Mizoram, with several groups calling for transparency and due process. Local law enforcement in Mizoram is cooperating with the NIA to ensure that the legal process proceeds in accordance with the law.
The NIA has urged the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation concludes, emphasizing that the agency follows established legal protocols in handling such cases.
Authorities have not disclosed the names of the arrested leaders or the specific charges they face, citing ongoing investigative procedures. The NIA confirmed that the arrests are part of a broader probe into activities it deems a threat to national security, but no further details were provided.
The incident has drawn attention from student bodies in both Manipur and Mizoram, with several groups calling for transparency and due process. Local law enforcement in Mizoram is cooperating with the NIA to ensure that the legal process proceeds in accordance with the law.
The NIA has urged the public to refrain from speculation until the investigation concludes, emphasizing that the agency follows established legal protocols in handling such cases.