Despite Ukhrul district administration’s ban on unauthorised operations of drone, drone activity has been repeatedly spotted over Litan and Lahoo during evening hours, said ground reports from Litan, Shakarphung, and Lahoo villages.
According to the report, villagers have repeatedly spotted drone activity over Litan and Lahoo during evening hours, flouting district administration bans on unauthorised operations. The villages urged authorities to verify if these flights are sanctioned and enforce compliance rigorously.
“These drones swooping in at dusk terrify families already on edge. With restrictions in place, who is flying them, and why? Transparency now could prevent panic turning into chaos,” it added.
Ambulance fired upon
The report also alleged that an ambulance travelling along NH-202 near Zalengbung came under gunfire on Tuesday at around 6:10 pm, allegedly from Kuki militants.
“If confirmed, the incident marks a grave breach of humanitarian principles, as medical vehicles and personnel must remain inviolable regardless of circumstances,” it said.
Demand for unbiased probe
Local leaders have voiced alarm, demanding swift action. “This outrageous assault on an ambulance shatters every norm of decency and endangers lives at a time when communities already live in fear,” they said, urging the authorities to launch an immediate, unbiased probe and hold the perpetrators accountable without delay.
Security concerns
Reports indicated no immediate retaliation from Indian security forces, despite prior assurances of robust responses to armed aggression, and the perceived inaction fuelled public frustration over the efficacy of security protocols.
“This gap between promise and action breeds doubt among ordinary folk who just want safety. Why the silence when innocents are targeted?,” the report questioned, noting that the public deserves answers on whether these measures are consistent or merely rhetoric.
Call for equitable safeguards
The Manipur crisis continues to sow distress, with growing perceptions of uneven security responses across communities. The villages pressed the Government of India for equitable safeguards.
They raised key demands including a thorough investigation, rigorous enforcement of security and drone rules, impartial defence of all groups, and bolstered civilian protections to avert escalation.
“Peace demands justice for every soul, mutual respect as bedrock, and equal shields for all. Only then can trust heal these fractured lands,” the report added.
