Tangkhul Naga Long’s Working Committee has demanded clarification from Manipur Home Minister over his statement denying “external aggression” in the Kamjong attacks, citing FIR records, eyewitness accounts, and Assam Rifles statements.
The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has strongly criticised the statement made by Manipur Home Minister on May 9, 2026, in which he reportedly said there was “no foreign aggression” in the recent attacks on border villages in Kamjong district.
In a press communiqué issued on May 11, 2026, the TNL Working Committee described the statement as “deeply unfortunate and insensitive,” alleging that it appeared to shield “Kuki narco-terrorists” despite what it termed as overwhelming evidence indicating cross-border involvement in the attacks.
The statement comes in the aftermath of the May 7 attacks on Choro, Namlee, and Wanglee villages in Kamjong district, where several homes and properties were reportedly burnt, looted, and damaged.
TNL Cites FIR, Assam Rifles Statements and Eyewitness Accounts
The TNL Working Committee claimed that clear evidence already exists linking the attacks to suspected KNA-B militants.
According to the communiqué, Assam Rifles personnel reportedly recorded video evidence immediately after the attacks stating that Choro village had been attacked by KNA-B militants.
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The organisation also cited eyewitness testimonies alleging that the coordinated assault originated from across the Indo-Myanmar border.
TNL further referred to a statement allegedly issued by Assam Rifles regarding the rescue of a Tangkhul Naga woman on May 9. According to the communiqué, the woman had allegedly been abducted by KNA-B and Village Volunteers Eastern Zone (VVEZ) from Namlee village.
The organisation additionally pointed to a suo motu case registered by Kamjong Police under FIR No. 05 (05) 2026/CSD-PS.
According to the FIR details quoted in the communiqué, “some unknown armed miscreants suspected to be KNA (B), numbering about 50 to 60 and armed with sophisticated firearms, entered Choro village, Kamjong district, by crossing the Indo-Myanmar Border and carried out terrorist attacks using sophisticated weapons, explosives, and drones.”
The TNL questioned what prompted the Home Minister to deny the possibility of “external aggression” despite these records.
Questions Raised Over Government Position
The communiqué also questioned the Home Minister’s reported statement that “an official report was not submitted to the government.”
TNL asked whether the suo motu FIR registered by Kamjong Police did not constitute an official report and demanded to know the basis on which the minister made his remarks.
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The organisation further referred to comments made by 43-AC/ST MLA Leishiyo Keishing during his visit to the affected villages on May 8, where he reportedly described the attacks as “external aggression” carried out by suspected KNA-B and PDF militants.
TNL questioned whether the Home Minister was indirectly contradicting the statements made by the elected representative.
The Working Committee also raised concerns over the security situation in the border region, alleging that more than 100 armed militants had participated in the attacks despite only limited Kuki settlements existing in the immediate area.
Criticism Directed at Assam Rifles and Governments
The communiqué also expressed dissatisfaction with the response of the Assam Rifles during the attacks.
According to TNL, an Assam Rifles post located approximately half a kilometre from Choro village allegedly reached the area several hours after the attack began.
The organisation questioned the delayed response and criticised what it described as contradictory public claims made later regarding the prevention of escalation in Kamjong district.
The TNL Working Committee further accused both the state and central governments of failing to adequately protect the Tangkhul Naga community during the crisis.
The communiqué alleged that the community was being forced to defend itself not only against militant attacks but also against “hypocrisy, indifference, and denial” from authorities.
The organisation also questioned whether there were broader political motives behind the handling of the conflict and the militarisation of Naga border areas.
Demand for Immediate Clarification
The Working Committee demanded that the Home Minister immediately clarify what it called his “false and deeply offensive statement” regarding the absence of external aggression in the Kamjong attacks.
TNL warned that failure to issue clarification could compel Tangkhul civil society organisations to initiate further action.
The statement was issued by the Media Cell of the Working Committee of Tangkhul Naga Long.
