Imphal: The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh, accusing the state government of failing to protect civilians amid escalating Kuki-Naga violence across Manipur.
In a strongly worded statement, the apex tribal organisation said official assurances, ex-gratia payments and public appearances by government representatives had failed to ensure the safety of ordinary people, who continue to face attacks in Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts.
TIM alleged that the failure to bring perpetrators of previous attacks to justice, including those responsible for the killings of Thadou and Naga victims in an incident on May 13, 2026, had fostered a climate of impunity.
The organisation argued that official condemnations without effective legal action had emboldened armed groups and allowed further violence to continue.
Drawing comparisons between the alleged tactics of local armed groups and those used by international terrorist organisations such as ISIS, TIM referred to the recent killing of Ajinpou Ringkangmai from Makui Naga village.
According to the organisation, heavily armed militants wearing camouflage circulated a video displaying Ringkangmai’s severed head and allegedly mocked the victim. TIM called on law enforcement agencies to examine the footage and use the visible faces to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The tribal body also cited the killing of 42-year-old Domkhonei Touthang, a woman from Chassad village, as evidence of what it described as the worsening security situation in the state.
TIM said that the security arrangements surrounding government officials had done little to reassure civilians who continue to live in fear of further attacks.
The organisation further urged the state and central governments to take legal action against armed groups involved in violence, including considering their classification as terrorist organisations under applicable laws.
Emphasising that no armed group should be allowed to operate above the law because of political connections, TIM said the government must ensure credible investigations, impartial justice and effective protection for civilians.
The organisation maintained that if the state government could not fulfil these responsibilities, the chief minister should step down.