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Incidents and Statements involving Kuki National Front: 2015

Date

Place
Incident

Nature of incident

January 23

Kasom Khullen/Ukhrul

The three workers of ABCI Infrastructures Private Limited, identified as excavator driver Raju Robidas from Assam, excavator operator Vinod Kumar from Bihar and Shiva Narayan of Bihar, who were reportedly abducted by suspected militants of KNF-N from a place in Saramkon area along Kasom Khullen Road in Ukhrul.

Non-Violent
January 27

Yairipok Top Chingtha/Thoubal

A combined team of Thoubal commandos and troops of 2 AR arrested a militant of KNF-N during a frisking and checking exercise at Yairipok Top Chingtha in Thoubal. One 9 mm pistol loaded with five rounds was seized from him.

Non-Violent
January 28

Kadangband/ Imphal West

Two KNF militants were killed and three injured in an encounter with AR, at a bridge at Kadangband in Imphal West District. The injured insurgents were identified as Helen Kuki, Satmang Kuki and Kholin Kuki

Violent
January 29

NS

KNF rejected report about KNF cadres attacking troops of AR at Kadangband on January 28 and alleged that it was a clear case of fake encounter

Statement
January 28

NS

One of the militants killed in January 28 encounter has been identified as CAO of KNF Ngunkhosei alias Robert

Non-Violent
February 3

Sadar hills

KNF-N suspected to be behind the abduction of the three workers of ABCI Infrastructures Private Limited on January 23, denied its involvement in the abduction Speaking to media persons from an unspecified location in Sadar Hills, 'information secretary' Gogou Vaiphei said KNF-N was not behind the abduction.

Statement
February 3

Bishnupur

IMF and JAC Moirang, Bishnupur District has jointly condemned the alleged land encroachment by the leader of KNF-MC In a press conference, president of IMF, retired colonel Rajendro KNF-MC leader, identified as German had forcibly encroached the land.

Statement
March 3

NS

'information and publicity secretary' of KNF, LH Stephen, KNF held the smaller splinter groups responsible for all abductions and extortions.

Non-Violent
March 31 NS

KNF-N reportedly 'awarded' capital punishment to one Thanglallen alias Abi Vaiphei in connection with the abduction of three ABCI workers on January 23 The three workers were abducted from Saramkon in Ukhrul District.

Violent
March 31 NS

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

Statement
April 3 NS

KNF-N in a press statement said that award of capital punishment to Thanglallian Vaiphei is appropriate and justifiable.

Statement
April 5 Saichung Kuki village/Senapati

A suspected militant of KNF-N identified as Hegin was killed in a factional clash at Saichung Kuki village in Senapati District.

Violent
April 7 NS

KNF-N stated that as per resolution No. 3 of the 'cabinet', Douthanglen alias K.S. Elson, 'deputy commander in chief' along with Paogougin aka Jackson and Letkhomang alias Stallone were terminated since they purposefully sabotage norms and ethos of the organization few month back, reports Kanglaonline. According to press statement by 'c-in c' James Kuki, three were involved in the recently abduction of the three labourers of ABCI Ltd. On April 5, when the villagers were observing Easter Sunday, a gang under leadership of Douthanglen alias K.S. Elson attacked KNF-N militants killing a civilian Jangkhogin Khongsai.

Statement
April 9 NS

KNF-N stated that as per the statement released by 'commander in chief' James Kuki that there is no any faction within KNF-N is appreciated as James is best known as abductor by the general public according to his activities.

Statement
April 22

Haiken/Senapati

AR busted a hideout of KNF-N at Haiken village in Senapati. 4 mm lethod gun, one .22 rifle with two magazines, two live rounds, one Chinese hand grenade, 22 rounds of AK-47 rifle, one round of 9 mm pistol, some demand letters of KNF-N and combat fatigues were recovered.

Non-Violent
May 14

NS

UPF stated that the KRF explanation that the labourer Dayanand and Premananda died during interrogation is unacceptable. KRF is a SoO signatory under UPF.

Statement
May 22

NS

Two KNF-N militants identified as 'private' Free Kuki and 'corporal' Mangminthang, who were involved in abduction of an individual identified as Ramchandra Shah on November 16 2014, were arrested from an unidentified location.

Non-Violent
May 23

Bongbal Khullen/Senapati

Two KNF-N militants and a civilian were killed in two separate encounters at Bongbal Khullen in Senapati

Violent
May 24

NS

KNF-N Militant killed on May 23 has been identified as Poulin Khongsai.

Statement
June 16

NS

Former Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga stated that UMHA has agreed to upgrade the ongoing official level talks with UPF.

Statement
June 23

Motbung bazar/Senapati

An associate pastor identified as Ramai and his nephew Hrangao were assaulted by two suspected KNF militants. at Motbung bazar in Senapati.

Violent
August 1

Bongbal Kholen/Senapati

An armed Kuki militant was injured in a factional clash between militants of KNF-Nehlun at Bongbal Kholen in Senapati.

Violent
August 28

Thoubal river/Thoubal

Dead bodies of two suspected militants of KNF-N were recovered from Thoubal river near Nongpok Keithelmanbi barrage in Thoubal. The dead militants have been identified as Paoneigin Vaiphei and Thangmon Vaiphei.

Violent
October 5

Manipur

Vehemently condemning the recent development of looting and robbery along the Trans Asian Highway the KNF warned of action. LH Stephen, 'information and publicity secretary' of the outfit said that the frequent occurrence of looting and robbery along the highway is very unfortunate while condemning such incident in the strongest term. He continued that if any militant outfit under SoO or non-SoO group happen to regrettably involve in such uncalled-for incident should immediate culminate their activities and eschewed from such unlawful movement in future. The outfit leader also warned that if any dire punishment is given to any individual or party who do comply with the outfit appeal KNF will not held responsible.

Non-Violent
October 12 Sadar Hills / Senapati District

KNF observed the 22nd death anniversary of its founder Nehlun Kipgen as 'Martyrs' Day' along with paying rich tributes at Camp Ebenezer in Sadar Hills (Senapati District). KNF chief ST Thangboi recalled that Nehlun Kipgen began his campaign to set up Kuki armed movement at Indo-Burma border area in December 1986. The KNF chief also urged all KNF members to fight for the rights to 'self-governance' guaranteed to all citizens of India by its Constitution. He also affirmed that KNF would stand for the people, Nation, and land at this juncture and continue to struggle for self-governance so as to ensure that all the people live in peace and harmony and prosper together.

Non-Violent
October 19

Senapati District

The 48 hour bandh called by the JAC against the killing of Khupneilal Neihsiel and 'Central Administrative Officer' of KNF Robert Hesei Kipgen at Kadangband in Senapati District on January28, over failure of the State Government to table the magisterial probe report within the stipulated three months time threw normal life in the hill Districts out of gear on the first day of the strike. The bandh was also total in Churachandpur District with the KSO, HSA and ZSF extending support. Meanwhile, TYA, GHQ expressed their support to the JAC during its 48 hours total bandh, which began on October 18, midnight.

Non-Violent
November 21

Saparmeina / Senapati District

Self styled leader of KNF-P and one of his associates were killed in an inter-factional gunfight occurred at a secluded place located between Leikot and Phaijang villages under Saparmeina Police Station in Senapati District. Leader of a breakaway group, Sehkholen is suspected to be among those killed in the gunfight.

Violent

 

Source:Compiled from news reports and are provisional.

 

 

 

 

 

 
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