Zeliangrong Civil Society Organizations of Nagaland (ZBN) appeals for safe release of six abducted Naga men ::::: Four arrested in Naga hostage case as Manipur widens anti-insurgency operations

 The Zeliangrong Baudi Nagaland on Friday organised a massive solidarity protest under the theme “Bring Them Home” at Jalukie in Peren district, Nagaland, in support of six Naga civilians allegedly abducted by Kuki militants on May 13 from Leilon village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.

Nearly 10,000 people from different walks of life from different communities and organisations turned up for the rally to express solidarity with the affected families. The protestors demanded the immediate safe release of the six Naga hostages, whose whereabouts remain unknown till date.

Manipur CM Khemchand meeting internally displaces people at Makhan Naga village 

Later a memorandum was submitted to the Governor of Nagaland by Zeliangrong Baudi and along with the CSO, Nagaland-NZPO, ZB (AMN) ZCN, LCN, RCN, ZMON, ZWO, ZSUN, ZSU, & ZYO, Peren District, Nagaland seeking the governor’s immediate intervention. 

“The current unrest situation in Manipur is bound to affect the whole region due to which the Zeliangrong Civil Society Organizations of Nagaland (ZBN) appeal for the safe release of six Naga men abducted by the National Kuki Front KNF-P operating under the Kuki Militants in connivance with the Leilon village community. 

To de-escalate the grave situation and restore peace and tranquility within the region,” the memorandum stated.

Four arrested in Naga hostage case as Manipur widens anti-insurgency operations 

Chief Minister Khemchand Singh visited displaced Naga families in Kangpokpi & assured swift action to rescue abducted civilians safely.

Amid growing concern over the abduction of six Naga civilians in Manipur, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday visited Makhan Naga village in Kangpokpi district, where he met internally displaced persons (IDPs) sheltering in a relief camp and assured swift action to secure the hostages.  

The Chief Minister told media that four suspected persons, believed to be involved in the abduction, have already been arrested, while search and combing operations are continuing to trace the whereabouts of the hostages.  

“The government shares the sentiments and concerns of the people regarding the hostage issue. Necessary steps are being taken and we are hopeful that the abducted civilians will be traced soon,” he said.

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