Archive · 1 Sep 2025
Thadou Leader Murdered; Arrests Made in Assam
A Thadou leader named Nehkam Jomhao was killed in Assam.
He had attended a peace meeting with Meitei groups in Manipur.
Police have arrested six people, including members of the Kuki Revolutionary Army, but the body has not been found.
Jomhao's killing is connected to the ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities in Manipur.
Some groups suggest he was targeted for wanting peace.
The groups against peace want to prevent unity and reconciliation.
Thadou leader Nehkam Jomhao was murdered in Assam.
He was abducted from his home on Saturday evening.
Six people, including Kuki Revolutionary Army members, have been arrested.
Jomhao had participated in a peace meeting with Meitei groups.
Thadou organizations allege he was targeted for promoting peace.
- Who
- Nehkam Jomhao, a Thadou leader
- What
- He was abducted and killed
- When
- Abduction on Saturday at 7:30 PM
- Where
- Karbi Anglong district, Assam
- Why
- Reportedly for pursuing peace with Meiteis, against the wishes of some Kuki groups
Thadou Community & Meitei Groups
Kuki Militants/Anti-Peace Elements
Jomhao's Actions
Thadou Community & Meitei Groups
Supported peace and reconciliation efforts with Meitei groups.
Kuki Militants/Anti-Peace Elements
Opposed Jomhao's pursuit of peace; viewed it as going against their objectives.
- Victim
- Nehkam Jomhao
- Incident Location
- Karbi Anglong district, Assam
- Date of Abduction
- Saturday, 7:30 PM
- Suspects Arrested
- Six, including Kuki Revolutionary Army members
- Groups Involved
- Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities
- Cause
- Pursuit of peace with Meiteis
