Kuki-Zo Council warns of ‘full-fledged’ agitation if Centre fails to address demands by October 10

The Kuki -Zo Council (KZC) has threatened to launch a “full-fledged agitation” if the Centre fails to address its administrative, humanitarian, and security concerns by October 10, 2026. The organisation accused the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of selective operations against the community.

The KZC said the Kuki-Zo people were facing severe shortages of food and essential commodities in parts of Kamjong, Kangpokpi, Noney, and Tamenglong districts due to an economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council.

It also expressed concern over “selective and disproportionate” operations by the NIA in Kuki -Zo areas, alleging that innocent civilians were frequently summoned for questioning without adequate justification, but “fewer operations appear to be conducted in Naga and Meitei areas”.

The KZC further said the bodies of Kuki-Zo people allegedly killed by Naga armed groups would not be buried until an appropriate and acceptable resolution was reached.