The United Naga Council (UNC) has declared an emergency total shutdown across all Naga districts and Naga-inhabited areas of Manipur from 11 pm on 14 August 2026 to 11 pm on 15 August 2026.
The shutdown has been called in protest against what the UNC described as a “barbaric and calculated attack” allegedly carried out by KNF-P Kuki militants on the occasion of Naga Independence Day.
According to the UNC, four Naga Village Guards were targeted in the attack. Wiriliangbou Chawang, 35, was shot dead on the spot, while Kawidinang Abonmai, 54, succumbed to abdominal injuries on the way to hospital.
Namthiulungbou Prinmai, 45, sustained a groin injury, while Maliangjinang Abonmai, 50, suffered injuries to his chest and arm.
The UNC said the attack was an “unprovoked” act of violence and a direct challenge to the Naga people, their identity and their right to self-determination.
The council also expressed concern over what it described as recurring incidents of arson, provocation and obstruction in the region in recent days. It referred to the reported attack on Tokpa Naga village on 11 August, during which at least 10 houses were allegedly set ablaze.
The UNC also noted questions surrounding the Kailenjang incident and alleged obstruction of security forces and goodwill missions. It claimed that such acts were deliberate attempts to create conflict, confusion and fear among the people.
The council strongly condemned all acts of violence, arson and deliberate provocation. It called upon the competent authorities to conduct thorough and impartial investigations into all the incidents, identify the actual perpetrators and initiate appropriate legal action without delay.
During the shutdown, all shops, business establishments, offices, institutions and non-essential activities will remain closed. Medical services, fire services and other essential emergency services will be exempted.
The UNC appealed to the public to cooperate fully and observe the shutdown in a disciplined and peaceful manner. It also urged Naga citizens to remain calm, united and peaceful.
The council said the Naga people would not be misled by unverified narratives or sensational allegations. While maintaining that the community had exercised maximum restraint, it said the Nagas would not remain silent in the face of hostility and attacks against their people.
