MMTU alleges cross-border terrorism in Kamjong, questions the Centre’s response to civilian killings and criticises its handling of the SoO agreement.
Imphal, Oct. 6: The Meetei Tribe Union (MMTU) has alleged that the repeated killing of Naga civilians in Manipur’s Kamjong district amounts to cross-border terrorism and external aggression, and questioned the Centre’s response to attacks allegedly carried out by Myanmar-based armed groups.
In a press release, MMTU claimed that Myanmar-based KNA (B) and PDF elements were responsible for attacks targeting civilians in the border district. The organisation alleged that the Centre’s failure to take action against such attacks reflected a discriminatory approach towards Manipur.
MMTU further warned that continued inaction could lead to voices emerging in Manipur seeking protection outside India, including from China. The organisation said such a development would be a consequence of what it described as the Centre’s continued attitude towards the state.
Drawing a comparison with Jammu and Kashmir, the organisation alleged that India has responded militarily when civilians are targeted there by forces operating from across the border. It referred to Indian military strikes following the Pulwama attack in 2019 and the Pahalgam attack in 2025.
The MMTU alleged that no comparable action has been taken to check the alleged movement and settlement of people from Myanmar in the hill areas of Manipur. It specifically described Kamjong as an area facing alleged encroachment by people entering from Myanmar.
The organisation also referred to a September 24 attack at Pillong and alleged that it followed earlier incidents at Z-Choro and Wangle-Namli on May 7 last year, as well as multiple attacks in Nampisha village in July.
MMTU claimed that foreign forces were involved in what it described as cross-border terrorism in Manipur. It also alleged that international actors were supporting efforts linked to the conflict in the region, citing the United States’ Burma Act of 2022. The organisation further alleged that Western countries were pursuing a plan to create a Christian state comprising Bangladesh, Myanmar and parts of Manipur.
The press release also criticised the Suspension of Operations (SoO) arrangement involving the Government of India, the Manipur government and Kuki militant groups.
According to MMTU, the SoO arrangement has effectively been handled by the Centre without adequate involvement of the Manipur government. It alleged that SoO cadres were being used in a “proxy war” against indigenous people.
The organisation also claimed that the SoO arrangement, which it said expired on September 4, has not been publicly clarified regarding any extension. It alleged that the Centre held talks with Kuki militant groups on September 4, 2025, without the participation of the Manipur government and subsequently extended the arrangement.
MMTU said the Centre’s alleged policy of supporting Kuki militant groups had contributed to attacks on civilians.
The statement was issued by Takhellambam Parijat Meitei, Secretary Organisation of the Meetei (Meitei) Tribe Union.
