Tensions Rise in Manipur as Tangkhul Naga Long Demands Action After Civilian Killings

Tensions escalate in Manipur as the Tangkhul Naga Long issues a three-day ultimatum to the government following the ambush that killed four civilians. The organization demands the withdrawal of Kuki militants and Central security forces, threatening indefinite protests if their requests are not met. The victims' families have vowed not to claim the bodies until justice is served, highlighting the community's growing frustration with government inaction. As the situation develops, the TNL's demands could lead to significant unrest in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 17:15 IST

Urgent Demands from Tangkhul Naga Long

Mortal remains of four victims receive floral tributes and prayers at JNIMS, Imphal, on Saturday. (AT Photo)

Imphal, Nov 14: The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has set a three-day deadline for both the Central and Manipur governments, insisting on the removal of Kuki militants from Naga territories following the tragic ambush that claimed the lives of four Tangkhul civilians along the Imphal-Ukhrul road.

The TNL reported that the civilians were killed in New Haven on Friday.

In a statement released on November 13 after an emergency meeting of Tangkhul civil society groups, the TNL demanded the immediate withdrawal of all Central security forces from the area and requested that the investigation into the ambush be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).

The TNL asserted that this ambush marks the fourth incident at the same site, accusing both the Central and state governments of neglecting civilian safety.

Expressing a lack of trust in the Central security forces, the organization reiterated its call for their immediate withdrawal from the region.

According to a TNL representative, "The families of the victims have decided not to claim the bodies until their demands are addressed."

The statement cautioned that if their demands are not met within three days, the public would initiate an indefinite protest until justice is served.

Meanwhile, the remains of the four victims were transported to the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) in Imphal around 3:20 PM on Saturday for post-mortem examinations.

During the journey to JNIMS, floral tributes and prayers were conducted at Yaingangpokpi and Lamlong Bazar. Additional prayers and tributes took place at the hospital upon their arrival.

The victims were identified by the TNL as Kapangkhui RS and Haoleila RS from Shangshak Khullen village, along with Tychicus Ngalung and Tanmila Keishing from Tashar village.

This ultimatum has heightened tensions in the aftermath of the killings, with the TNL warning of a public agitation if their demands are not fulfilled within the specified timeframe.