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 took place after the water supply line serving Konsakhul Village was deliberately cut off, causing hardship to the villagers and escalating tensions in the area.
Kuki militants reportedly opened heavy fire on civilians in Litan and surrounding areas on Friday morning at around 11 am and continued till around 1 pm.
Instead of neutralising the source of aggression, some security personnel allegedly discharged live ammunition toward Naga civilians undertaking community defence of their homes.
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