Three Naga organisations have accused the security forces of meting out atrocities, brutalities, intimidations and threats to the Nagas in strife-torn Manipur. The Working Committee of the United Naga Council (UNC), the Naga Women Union (NWU) and the All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) issued separate press statements, alleging “heavy militarisation” of many Naga-inhabited areas in the state.
The Working Committee of the UNC alleged that the Naga people living in the state of Manipur condemned the “atrocious activities” of a section of the Assam Rifles, committing series of “military atrocities” upon the Naga villagers who have been struggling, vigilant peacefully to defend themselves from the external aggression. The UNC said it has been closely watching over the sporadic incidences of military excesses occurring in “our homeland”, especially in the villages of Tangkhul Naga community, who have been enduring the brunt of the persistent gun violence “orchestrated by armed Kuki mercenaries is very unfortunate and reprehensible”.
The UNC then said the recent incident of ramming of Talui village check gate and indiscriminately firing upon the civilians at Hoomi village is not an isolated case of chilling “Indian Army repression in Naga hills”. It added that such “ugly and inhuman actions” upon the unarmed civilians carried out by 18 Assam Rifles, posted in Ukhrul is a matter of alarming concern, putting the lives of innocent people at risk is reprehensible and should be condemned by all right-thinking individuals.
The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) also expressed strong condemnation of the alleged acts of brutality, intimidation, and excessive force perpetrated by the security forces against innocent civilians in Talui and Hoomi Village on April 25, 2026. It said such actions carried out against unarmed villagers are not only deeply disturbing but stand as a grave affront to justice, humanity, and democratic responsibility. The ANSAM said the forceful intrusion through the Naga village gate is not merely an act of trespass; it is a direct insult to the dignity, history, and customary sanctity of the Naga people.
Also expressing concern over the prevailing situation, the Naga Women Union (NWU) strongly condemned the “heavy militarization and the misuse of power by armed forces personnel against Naga womenfolks in multiple cases”. It said the continued intimidation and disproportionate actions deepen mistrust to them. “Such heavy-handed approaches are counterproductive and risk escalating tensions further”, the NWU said.
