ANSAM questions Govt's inaction
Source: The Sangai Express

Senapati, September 25 2026: The All Naga Students' Association, Manipur (ANSAM), has raised serious concerns over the administrative apathy and token condemnations by the State Government and the Government of India regarding various crimes and atrocities committed against civilians by Kuki armed militants operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with the Government of India and by the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B), an unlawful armed organisation based in Myanmar.

ANSAM has expressed deep concern over the continuing incidents of calculated attacks, killing of innocent civilians, burning of houses carried out by Kuki militants, and the administrative inaction of the Government.

The student body has also registered strong indignation over the incidents orchestrated and carried out by the same armed groups at Tajeikaiphun village, Makui Thanamba village, Makui Chamriupiu village and Makui Thebram village over the past week, and the cold blooded killing of four Tangkhul Naga civilians at Pilong, Kamjong, in a cross-border attack carried out by the KNA-B based in Myanmar on September 24, 2026 .

The calculated attacks and killing of unarmed civilians are an affront to humanity, the rule of law and every tenet of today's civilised society.

The recurrence of cross-border attacks carried out by the KNA-B at Z.Choro, Wanglee, Namlee, Huimin Thana and Kherongram is a matter of serious concern and the Government of India needs to take necessary action, particularly in view of the implications to the security of Iand.

The association has extended its unwavering solidarity to the bereaved families of the victims of the Pilong incident and conveyed its sincere condolences to Vareishum Jajo of Kangpat Khullen, Phami Jajo of Kangpat Khullen, Betterson Jajo of Kangpat Khunou, and Ningthem Kashak of Zingsui village.

"Their lives lost in the incident shall not be forgotten, and their sacrifice for the Naga identity and territory shall not go in vain.

May their souls rest in peace," ANSAM condoled.

ANSAM once again urged the Government of Manipur and the Government of India to intervene sincerely and decisively in the ongoing violence in the State and take appropriate action against the perpetrators and Kuki armed militants, including the KNA-B, involved in crimes and atrocities against civilians, and ensure justice in the interest of all peace-loving people of the land.

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