NIA-led team arrests two in connection with killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur
An NIA-led team, in collaboration with Manipur Police and CRPF, arrested two individuals in Manipur's Kangpokpi district for their alleged involvement in the killing of six Naga civilians in May. The incident had previously sparked protests and a controversial apology from the Kuki Zo Council chairman, which was later clarified.
Why it matters
This arrest is a significant development in a sensitive ethnic conflict, potentially bringing justice for the victims and impacting inter-community relations in Manipur, which has been plagued by violence and unrest.
A team of security officials led by the National Investigation Agency arrested two persons from Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday morning (July 10, 2026) for their alleged involvement in the killing of six Naga civilians, police said.
According to them, the operation was carried out by a joint team of Manipur Police, NIA and CRPF based on credible inputs.
They launched the operation at Leilon Vaiphei in the early hours of Friday (July 10, 2026) to apprehend two accused who were allegedly involved in the killing of six Naga persons on May 13 in the same village.
Police said that a woman, Ayingbi, and another person, Pradip, were apprehended from the Kuki-Zo village.
The bodies of six Naga civilians were recovered from the vicinity of Leilon Vaiphei village on June 10, triggering protests by Naga and Meitei communities demanding the arrest of the perpetrators.
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