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Tangkhul Naga Groups Call for Assam Rifles Withdrawal from Naga Areas, Claim Bias in Manipur
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:38 PM
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Tangkhul Naga leaders have demanded the removal of Assam Rifles troops from Naga-dominated regions, citing perceived bias against the community in Manipur.
Tangkhul Naga leaders in Manipur have formally requested the withdrawal of Assam Rifles personnel from areas predominantly inhabited by the Naga community.
The demand was presented during a meeting of local Naga organizations, which cited incidents of alleged bias and disproportionate use of force by the paramilitary unit.
Officials from the Assam Rifles have not yet responded to the request, while state authorities say they will review the concerns.
The call reflects growing tensions between the Naga population and security forces operating in the region.
The issue remains a point of contention in Manipur’s broader security and ethnic dynamics.
The demand was presented during a meeting of local Naga organizations, which cited incidents of alleged bias and disproportionate use of force by the paramilitary unit.
Officials from the Assam Rifles have not yet responded to the request, while state authorities say they will review the concerns.
The call reflects growing tensions between the Naga population and security forces operating in the region.
The issue remains a point of contention in Manipur’s broader security and ethnic dynamics.