The attack appeared to have stemmed from a sharp rift between the Kuki National Front-Presidential group (KNF-P) and the KNA-B over territorial dominance along the international border.
UNC said the mortal remains of the six hostages would not be received unless its demands were addressed and justice was done for the families of the victims by the Governments of Manipur and India.
The attack appeared to have stemmed from a sharp rift between the Kuki National Front-Presidential group (KNF-P) and the KNA-B over territorial dominance along the international border.
Local residents, who have expressed deep distrust of the AR troops and oppose the new stationing, blocked the route by erecting barricades and burning tires.
DRI has consistently targeted organised syndicates engaged in the trafficking of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances, contributing to the Government of India’s vision of a ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat’.
"The chief of Shangkai village and his village authority council should be held accountable for the intentional damages caused to public property," said TNL.