By NE NOW NEWS
Imphal: The Kuki CSO Working Committee has alleged that Mongkot Chepu village in Manipur’s Ukhrul district came under attack on May 21 and accused certain groups of circulating AI-generated misinformation following the incident.
In a statement, the committee claimed that armed attackers allegedly linked to the NSCN Eastern Flank launched a coordinated assault on the village in the Litan-Sareikhong belt at around 2:05 pm, ending nearly a week of relative calm in the region.
According to the committee, the attack triggered hours of gunfire, with village volunteers allegedly retaliating in self-defence. The exchange of fire reportedly continued till around 5:30 pm.
The organisation further alleged that the attackers used “high-grade weapons”, including heavy ammunition and explosives, which it described as a sign of organised escalation in the conflict-affected area.
The committee also raised concerns over alleged drone activity above Mongkot Chepu on May 19 and 20. It claimed the drone movements were traced to Sikibung, also known as Sharkaphung village, and alleged that the surveillance may have been linked to preparations for the attack.
In addition, the Kuki body accused certain groups of circulating AI-generated images on social media falsely depicting Sikibung village as being attacked by armed Kuki militants.
Describing the alleged campaign as “misleading”, the committee said fabricated visuals and narratives were being used to distort facts and inflame tensions in parts of Ukhrul and Kamjong districts.
The organisation also warned that the circulation of “false propaganda” branding Kuki villagers as militants without evidence could invite legal action, including defamation proceedings.