In a significant development in the context of security and that too coming in the run up to elections in Manipur; several Kuki militant groups under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact have agreed to "relocate seven designated camps" away from conflict-prone areas.
This would reduce the overall number of camps. The decision was announced following a tripartite meeting in New Delhi.
The development comes amid continued demands from several Meitei and Naga civil society organisations for the abrogation of the SoO agreement.
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| A group of 'surrendered PWG (Meitei) militants : July 2026 |
The decision was taken during talks between the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Manipur, Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People’s Front (UPF).
The meeting concluded with the signing of a revised tripartite SoO agreement, with the new ground rules coming into effect immediately for a period of one year.
Under the revised terms, KNO and UPF have agreed to relocate seven designated camps and move their weapons to the nearest CRPF or BSF camps. The agreement also reiterates the territorial integrity of Manipur and calls for a negotiated solution to achieve lasting peace and stability in the state.
The SoO framework, first signed in 2008, involves the Centre, the Manipur government and Kuki-Zomi armed groups operating under KNO and UPF.
Around 2,200 cadres are associated with the two groups and are accommodated across approximately 14 designated camps, mainly in the hill districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi.
The revised agreement is being seen as a fresh attempt to strengthen monitoring of the designated camps and create conditions for a negotiated political solution to the prolonged conflict in Manipur.
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