Archive · 9 Jun 2025
Manipur: KNA Insurgent Arrested in Commando Killing
The NIA arrested three people, including a Kuki insurgent, for allegedly attacking and killing two commandos in Manipur.
The arrested KNA member was part of the team responsible for the attack.
The NIA said the main person behind the attack is a member of the Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal (KIT) insurgent group.
This is not the first time a group that signed a peace agreement has been accused of violence.
Both Meitei and Kuki civil groups accuse each other of hiding insurgents belonging to their communities.
The NIA arrested three insurgents for allegedly attacking a police post in Moreh, Manipur, in January 2024.
One of the arrested is a member of the Kuki National Army (KNA), a signatory to the SoO agreement.
The attack resulted in the deaths of two commandos.
The NIA stated that the main accused, Thangminlen Mate, is a member of the Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal (KIT) insurgent group.
This is the second confirmed violation of SoO rules by Kuki insurgents since the Manipur clashes began in May 2023.
- Who
- NIA, KNA, Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal (KIT), Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB)
- What
- NIA arrests Kuki National Army (KNA) member for allegedly killing 2 Manipur commandos.
- When
- January 17, 2024 (attack), June 6, 2024 (arrests)
- Where
- Moreh, Manipur, and Imphal, Assam
- Why
- For allegedly attacking an IRB post and killing two commandos in Manipur.
Government/NIA
Civil Society Groups (Kuki & Meitei)
SoO Agreement
Government/NIA
NIA confirms SoO violations by Kuki insurgents.
Civil Society Groups (Kuki & Meitei)
Accusations of hidden involvement of insurgents belonging to each community.
- Event
- Arrest of insurgents
- Location of Attack
- Moreh, Manipur
- Date of Attack
- January 17, 2024
- Group Involved
- KNA, KIT
- Reason for Arrest
- Alleged killing of two commandos
- Main Accused
- Thangminlen Mate
Sources
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