Imphal: Protests demanding justice for the killing of six Liangmai Naga civilians continued across Manipur on Monday, with several civil society organisations (CSOs) staging demonstrations and urging both the state and central governments to take action against those responsible.
A sit-in protest was organised at the Laipham Khunou Mayai Leikai Community Hall under the banner of the All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), in collaboration with Poirei Leimarol, AMAWOVA, COHR and MSF. The demonstration drew participation from several local organisations, including the Laipham Khunou Club, Meira Paibi groups, Chingmeirong Rongmei Youth Club and Chingmeirong Kabui Women’s Society.
Protesters held placards condemning violence against civilians and called for an end to what they described as state-sponsored repression, arson and continued bloodshed.
Speaking at the protest, Laipham Khunou Meira Paibi secretary Elangbam Sobita Leima alleged that the Centre and the state government had failed to curb militant violence. She also criticised the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement, claiming it was being misused and had contributed to growing public anger.
Other speakers, including COHR chairman Phulindro Konsam, AMUCO vice-president Ksh Rajen and Poirei Leimarol representative Th Apabi, appealed to the authorities to take decisive action against those involved in the killings and ensure justice for the victims.
Meanwhile, the Justice for the Six Sons of Koubru United Committee (J6SKUC), supported by the Joint Tribes Council (JTC), continued its peaceful protest campaign at Sangaiprou Kabui Khul in Imphal West.
The demonstrators expressed solidarity with the families of the six Liangmai Naga civilians who were reportedly abducted from Leilon Vaiphei village before being killed.
During the protest, participants raised slogans and displayed placards demanding the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible. They also called for the withdrawal of the Suspension of Operations agreement, the declaration of the Kuki National Front (KNF-P) as a terrorist organisation, the removal of Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen, and the eviction of what they termed illegal villages.
Leaders of J6SKUC said the agitation would continue peacefully in different parts of the state until those responsible for the killings are brought to justice. They maintained that the government must ensure accountability and demonstrate that no individual or organisation is above the law.