14 Kuki Hostages Freed After a Month; Six Abducted Naga Men yet to Be Found

Tension Grips Manipur: Police recover mortal remains of 6 abducted Nagas killed by Kukis; UNC calls for shutdown

IMPHAL: In a devastating and deeply disturbing development from conflict-torn Manipur, police have confirmed that six Naga civilians who were abducted by suspected Kuki militants over three weeks ago have been found dead. The recovery of the mortal remains of 6 Naga people just after one day of the release of the 14 Kuki civilians created anger amongst the Naga community. The six individuals were abducted from Leilon Vaiphei on May 13, 2026. It …

Indian police find bodies of six hostages month after abduction

The dead are believed to be Naga civilians abducted on May 13, police said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

14 Kuki hostages freed after a month; six abducted Naga men yet to be found

The release was facilitated by the United Naga Council (UNC), the apex Naga body in Manipur, and other civil society organisations.

Naga armed groups drawn into Manipur violence

Amnesty International on June 4 called for the immediate and unconditional release of civilians being held by armed groups in India’s Manipur state as negotiations over the fate of remaining captives appear to have stalled amid continuing ethnic tensions. The rights organization emphasized that hostage-taking and the abduction of civilians are prohibited under international law. The call comes weeks after armed groups from the Kuki and Naga comm…

14 Kuki civilians held hostage by Naga groups released

Fourteen Kuki civilians held hostage by Naga groups were released following government and community intervention in Manipur.

14 Kuki Hostages Released By Naga Groups In Manipur After 27 Days

The release came after central and state governments ensured that all possible efforts would be made to trace and establish the status of the six missing Naga hostages.