Incidents and Statements involving Kuki National Army: 2015

Date

Nature of incident

January 12

Senapati

Churachandpur

Police retrieved bullet-riddled dead bodies of two KNA-I militants, identified as Paoneh and Letminthang Haokip in Churachandpur. The duo was reportedly killed in a gunfight with KIA. However, a highly reliable report said that two were shot dead at Molnoiphai village under Churachandpur Police Station after they were abducted from other place.

New Checkon/Imphal East

Police arrested Paominlun Haokip, an armed smuggler, while conducting frisking and checking at New Checkon near Tribal Market in Imphal West. Investigation reveals that he is involved in buying and selling of arms and had close links with KNA and KYKL.

Sadar Hills

KNA-I observed its 5th Rising Day at Camp Jangmol Dingpi in Sadar Hills District.

No one is sure when political dialogue will start between Government of India, Government of Manipur and KNO.

NS

A BJP candidate contesting the coming ADC elections identified as Laminthang Kipgen from Tuzang Vichong of Sadar Hills ADC was abducted by KRA.

NS

Unidentified armed militants abducted a BJP candidate contesting the coming ADC elections. KRA is suspected behind the abduction.

NS

A BJP candidate contesting the coming ADC elections identified as Laminthang Kipgen from Tuzang Vichong of Sadar Hills ADC was abducted by KRA.

NS

Unidentified armed militants abducted a BJP candidate contesting the coming ADC elections. KRA is suspected behind the abduction.

Senapati

SFs raided designated camps of KNA, which is under SoO, in the wake of militants' interference to the election campaigns for the upcoming ADC elections.

Taretkhul/Imphal East

Two KNA militants identified as 'private' Ngankhohao Guite alias Boipu Guite anad 'private' Thanglenmang Mangneo were arrested at Taretkhul village in Imphal East, when that they came to the to threaten the villagers to cast their vote in favour of BJP candidate.

Taretkhul/ Imphal East

Two KNA militants identified as 'private' Ngankhohao Guite alias Boipu Guite anad 'private' Thanglenmang Mangneo were arrested at Taretkhul village in Imphal East. Investigation revealed that they came to the village to threaten the villagers to cast their vote in favour of BJP.

Tuilehluan/Churachandpur

An alleged member of a Kuki militant group identified as Seiminthang Haokip was found dead from the Tuilehluan in Churachandpur. It has been reported that KNA-I has claimed responsibility for the killing. It is being reported that 'information and publicity secretary' of KNA-I claimed that Seiminthang was killed as a punishment for acting against the activity of KNA-I on August 19.

Patlian/Churachandpur

Barely 24 hours after a Kuki militant identified as Seiminthang Haokip was found dead a militant identified as Doungam, of KNA-I was allegedly killed near Patlian Village in Churachandpur District This appears to be a revenge act by KN0/KNA against the killing of Seiminthang Haokip

Manipur

The tribal armed outfits, KNO and UPF reaffirmed to stand united at all times and not to disregard one another while pursuing their political cause or demand even as they acknowledged the explicit unity displayed by the tribal public both in India and abroad. According to an insider, the meeting began at 10.30 am at an unspecified location in Manipur and was attended by top leaders from both the outfits.

Manipur

The UPF and the KNO have jointly decided to demand a separate State of all hills in Manipur instead of continuing with the present demand for 'separate administration of the hills, according to ZRO president and general secretary of UPF Thanglianpao Guite. In a major development to the present movement, the UPF and the KNO following a marathon meeting of their top officials, decided to come together and demand for a separate State to be carved out of the hills of Manipur instead of demanding for separate administration for the hills. According to the two organisations, the demand will be much stronger than the present demand and they will soon talk with the Centre in this regard. Guite said the groups under the SoO with both the State and Central governments have decided that only separation from Manipur will serve them and they will demand for a State under the Indian Constitution.

Manipur

Manipur Government has decided to request the Centre to appoint an interlocutor to speed up tripartite peace talks with militant groups KNO and UPF for permanent peace in the hills. Manipur Education Minister M Okendro, who is also the State Government Spokesman, said a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on September 22, reviewed the prevailing situation in the hill areas and requested the Centre to appoint an interlocutor for tripartite peace talks with militant groups KNO and UPF.

Churachandpur District

The ongoing agitation in the south District of Churachandpur against three bills passed by the Manipur Assembly has brought together two umbrella Kuki militant organisations having tripartite SoO agreements with the state government and the Centre. Intelligence sources said the KNO and UPF, the umbrella organisations, are now working on a "Kuki state" within the framework of the Constitution. The Assam Rifles initiated the peace process with Kuki militant groups since 2005 and gradually more groups came forward and signed tripartite SoO agreements. Cadres of more than 20 armed Kuki groups are now staying at various designated camps across the state. Though the groups have been demanding start of a political dialogue, the Centre is yet to appoint an interlocutor to initiate the talks.

Pongmol village / Senapati District

Troops of Jwalamukhi Battalion of Senapati Brigade under Red Shield Division arrested two KRA-U cadres in an operation carried out in Pongmol village of Senapati District. The cadres were identified as Lamkhapao Chongloi (31) and Thangkholun Chongloi (44), both resident of village Khenjang in the District. They were arrested along with a 7.65 mm pistol, four live ammunitions of 7.65 mm and INR 2,500. Lamkhapao confessed that he is the president of UG group of KRA-U under KNO umbrella and has been involved in various nefarious activities of the group, a statement issued by the PRO (Defence), Imphal, said. The arrested cadres were planning to abduct the staff of contactor responsible for the repair and maintenance of NH-2.