Church of South India appeals
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network

Imphal, June 06 2026: The Church of South India (CSI) Medak Diocese, Hyderabad, has appealed for justice, peace and the safe release of abducted Pastors and civilians in Manipur.

"We, the members of the Church of South India (CSI) Medak Diocese, Hyderabad, TG, express our deep anguish and concern over the continuing incidents of violence, abduction, and loss of innocent lives in Manipur", said the Church body, adding, "In this difficult and painful moment, we make a humble, earnest, and prayerful appeal to all concerned communities, civil society organisations, and community leaders to work collectively towards peace, justice, reconciliation, and the protection of innocent civilians".

It also appealed to the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) to extend their humanitarian intervention and moral leadership in facilitating the safe and immediate release of the hostages, the 6 Naga men and the 14 Kuki people.

The Church body also mourned the tragic killings of Rev Vumthang Sitlhou, Rev Kaigoulun Lhouvum, and Pastor Paogoulen Sitlhou of the Thadou Baptist Association India (TBAI) and United Baptist Council (UBC), as well as the killing of Wilson Thanga of the Chiru community.

The CSI then urged the Government of Manipur and the Government of India to ensure impartial, transparent, and humane investigations into all incidents of abduction and killings, without bias.

It said justice, dialogue, and reconciliation are essential for restoring trust and rebuilding peace among communities.

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