Final Farewell for Six Naga Civilians in Manipur Scheduled for November 16

On November 16, the remains of six Naga civilians from Konsaram village will be laid to rest at Naga Martyrs’ Park in Manipur. This follows a tripartite agreement involving the Government of India and the United Naga Council. The Joint Tribe Council has called for widespread community participation in the farewell ceremony, which aims to provide closure to the bereaved families after months of waiting. The six victims were reportedly abducted by armed groups, and their bodies were discovered in June. The event is expected to draw significant attention as the community seeks justice for the tragic incident.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 10, 2026, 18:38 IST

Burial Plans for Naga Civilians

File photo of the bodies of six members of the Naga community being brought to the JNIMS mortuary in Imphal. (Photo:PTI)

Imphal, Nov 10: The remains of six Naga civilians from Konsaram village, whose bodies were discovered in a severely mutilated state in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district back in June, are set to be interred at Naga Martyrs’ Park in Konsaram on November 16, as announced by the Joint Tribe Council (JTC) of Manipur.

This decision comes after a tripartite meeting held in Guwahati on September 26, which included representatives from the Government of India, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Manipur government, and the United Naga Council (UNC), addressing the demands put forth by the UNC.

During a press briefing, JTC spokesperson Timothy shared that the discussions led to agreements regarding the UNC's demands, facilitating the final burial of the six victims.

The ceremony on November 16 is expected to be a statewide event, and Timothy has invited indigenous communities, civil society groups, community leaders, church representatives, student organizations, women's groups, and youth organizations to participate in this farewell.

He specifically encouraged those who had been involved in the movement advocating for justice for the six victims to attend and pay their respects.

"The JTC urges everyone in the state to join the farewell at Konsaram, allowing the grieving families to finally lay their loved ones to rest after nearly six months of waiting," he stated.

The six civilians, all from Konsaram village, were reportedly kidnapped by suspected Kuki armed groups on May 30.

Their bodies were found on June 10 in a location between Leilon Phaipei and Kharam Phaipei villages in Kangpokpi district.

Since their recovery, the bodies have been held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) mortuary in Imphal, as families awaited the chance to conduct the final rites.

In June, the Kuki Zo Council acknowledged the involvement of their community in the deaths of the six Naga civilians and extended an apology.

However, the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM), expressed dissatisfaction with the apology, asserting that it could not be deemed credible or acceptable until those responsible for the abduction, torture, mutilation, and murder were brought to justice.