Protests staged against Nongshum killings, demand accountability
Source: The Sangai Express

Bishnupur, October 20 2026: Condemning the Nongshum killings and demanding accountability, a protest demonstration was carried out by meira paibis at Wangoo parking under Kumbi Assembly Constituency today.

A large number of women protestors who are residents affected badly by the Manipur crisis from areas of Kumbi AC namely Chandonpokpi, Nungu, Pombikhok, Thoubaltabi, Chairel Leingangtabi, Khoijumantabi, Laingoubi, Chairel Mangjil, Khullakpat Sandangkhong.

Wangoo Naodakhong, Wangoo Ahallup, Wangoo Gram Panchayat and Wangoo Terakhong Gram Panchayat staged the protest against the Nongshum killings.

The protesters condemned the killing of civilians in Nongshum and raised several demands, including the abrogation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki armed groups, an end to what they described as a 'proxy war' by the Government of India, and the resignation of the Government for its alleged failure to protect the people.

They also urged the Indian Government to refrain from actions that, according to the protesters, threaten the existence of indigenous communities.

Slogans were raised during the demonstration demanding justice for the victims.

The protestors who were mainly from the periphery and red zone areas of Kumbi AC strongly reacted a; gainst 'the killing of innocent and poor civilians of Nongshum by the Kuki narco terrorists mercilessly' .

Stating that they may suffer the same fate since the Central forces who are bound to protect the civilians have failed utterly in their responsibility, the protestors urged the elected leaders to wake up and carry out their responsibilities diligently for the protection and well-being of the people of the State.

Meanwhile, a protest demonstration was staged at Kangmong Maisnam Leikai community hall today against the Nongshum killings.

The protest was jointly organised by All Manipur Nupi Marup and Kangmong Nupi Chaokhat Thourang Lup demanding the arrest of the perpetrators behind the killing.

A press release by Kangmong Nupi Chaokhat Thourang Lup said th at the protestors shouted slogans demanding a resolution on the ongoing crisis which has claimed many innocent lives.

They urged the authorities concerned to take up adequate security measures to curb the violence and killings.

Expressing resentment over the inept failure of the Government and the elected leaders to facilitate restoration of peace and harmony, the protestors urged them to resign.

They also demanded rehabilitation of internally displaced persons (IDPs) at their respective native places in view of the immense difficulties faced by them.

Voicing the call 'Save Manipur Save Humanity', the protestors shouted slogans as well.

Jiri United Committee also joined in condemning the Nongshum killing and urged the Government to take up measures to solve the ongoing crisis in Manipur which have impacted the civilians tremendously.

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