The Kuki National Front (KNF), categorically rejected what it described as a “baseless, malicious and factually void” AI-generated social media poster allegedly linking the outfit to the disappearance of six Naga civilians on May 13, 2026.
Calling the viral content a deliberate smear campaign designed to malign the image of the organisation and specifically target ST. Thangboi Kipgen, Chairman of the United People’s Front (UPF), the KNF said the circulated poster was nothing short of fabricated propaganda aimed at provoking communal unrest during an already volatile period.
The organisation stated that it “vehemently denies any involvement whatsoever” in the alleged missing incident of six Naga civilians and condemned what it termed the reckless spread of unverified and inflammatory misinformation intended to sow misunderstanding, heighten communal tension and deepen divisions among communities.
The organisation accused “a few vested interests” of orchestrating a malicious narrative through AI-generated misinformation to tarnish its leadership and destabilise public trust.
The group urged the public, civil society organisations and media institutions not to fall prey to “fabricated social media narratives” or digitally manufactured misinformation campaigns without evidence, warning that such falsehoods could dangerously inflame sentiments on the ground.
Reaffirming its stated commitment to peace, lawful democratic engagement and justice, the KNF expressed hope for the safe resolution of the unfolding crisis in Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, while underscoring its foundational role as an organisation formed to protect the Kuki-Zo people and their ancestral land.
At the same time, the statement carried a stern warning to individuals or groups allegedly involved in creating and circulating defamatory falsehoods, asserting that legal action may be initiated against those responsible for misleading both the public and the government.
The release comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the disappearance of six Naga civilians and fourteen Kuki-Zo being held captive by the Naga groups, with competing narratives and accusations intensifying across social and political platforms.
By directly invoking the threat of legal consequences and publicly denouncing AI-generated misinformation, the KNF has escalated the information war surrounding the crisis, positioning itself firmly against what it calls a coordinated attempt to weaponise digital propaganda in one of Manipur’s most sensitive ethnic flashpoints.
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