Imphal, April 29, 2026: Demonstrations were held in several parts of Manipur on Tuesday following the reported attack on the Kuki village of Mulam and the killing of two members of the Kuki community, with protesters demanding justice and a thorough investigation.
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| Residents participate in a sit-in protest in Moreh, Manipur, demanding justice and a thorough investigation into the reported attack on Mulam village and the killing of two members of the Kuki community. |
In Moreh, residents staged a sit-in protest condemning the attack and urged the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Prime Minister's Office to ensure accountability and take steps to restore peace in the region.
A protest rally was also held in Churachandpur (Lamka), where participants raised concerns over the alleged attack on the Kuki village of Mulam and called for justice in connection with the controversy surrounding the alleged audio tapes linked to former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. Protesters urged authorities to ensure a fair and transparent investigation into the incidents.
Another protest rally was held in Kanggui in Sadar Hills, where demonstrators voiced similar concerns and called for accountability and peace in the region.
Meanwhile, two Kuki women’s organisations - the Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR) and the Kuki Women Union, General Headquarters (KWU GHQ) - submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi through the Deputy Commissioners of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur districts.
In the memorandum, the organisations expressed concern over the alleged audio tapes attributed to N. Biren Singh and the April 24 armed attack on Mulam and Songphel villages, stating that the issues strike at the foundations of the rule of law and reflect the continued suffering of the Kuki-Zo community since May 2023.
The groups called for a CBI probe into the audio tape case under judicial supervision and an NIA investigation into the Mulam–Songphel attack. They also demanded ex-gratia relief and rehabilitation for affected families, increased deployment of central forces in vulnerable areas, and the initiation of structured political dialogue with Kuki-Zo representatives.
They further urged authorities to ensure that the proposed “Mass Rally for Justice, Truth and Accountability” scheduled for April 29 is allowed to proceed peacefully.
Officials said the situation is being closely monitored as demands for accountability and action continue across the region.
