The “old Kukis” who were brought in during the colonial period have, in many villages, been accommodated peacefully by Naga and Meitei communities for generations.
Unlike the overt conflicts of the past, today’s environment is defined by sophisticated weaponry, disinformation, and the tactical use of civilian populations as human shields, writes Michael Shaiza.
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.