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.
CM Khemchand Singh visited multiple villages in Ukhrul district as part of a trust-building mission aimed at narrowing the gap between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities.
Tangkhul side had exercised restraint and ensured that village volunteers did not engage in firing, adding that “not a single bullet” had been fired from their side during that period.