Ban on movement of Kuki community extended in foothills Naga areas, Old Cachar Road and NH 37

Endorsing the bandh recently imposed by Joint Tribe Council upon the movement of Kuki community in the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei and Zeme inhabited areas, Foothills Naga Coordination Committee(FNCC) has extended the bandh along the foothills naga areas, Old Cachar road and National Highway 37.

In a release issued on Thursday FNCC stated that the bandh will be extended until the government fully implements the memorandum of understanding reached between FNCC nad the government in letter and spirit and ensures the safety of Naga villages.

FNCC stated that the state government has failed to implement the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 9th August 2025 between the Government of Manipur and FNCC.

As per the MoU, the government had clearly agreed that there shall be no establishment of So0 camps in the Foothills areas, immediate action to destroy illegal poppy cultivation and that necessary legal action will be taken at illegal road construction stated the release.

FNCC strongly condemns the ‘grave and alarming life threat to Ireng Village and the destruction of the gate and waiting shed of the villagers by armed Kuki militants stationed at Kharam Vaiphei’.

The committee stated that the continued presence of armed elements near peaceful Naga villages has created fear and insecurity and poses a direct threat to lives and property.

The silence and inaction of the State Government in addressing these serious violations and security threats have compelled FNCC to take a firm democratic stand, the release added.

While urging the government of Manipur to act immediately, restore trust, uphold agreements, and ensure peace and security in the Foothills areas, FNCC stated that foothills nagas will be compelled to intensify its democratic agitation if the government fails to act.