Kangpokpi: The Kuki National Front (KNF) has strongly refuted allegations circulating on social media that linked the outfit to the disappearance of six Naga civilians on May 13, 2026, describing the claims as “baseless, malicious and entirely fabricated.”
In a statement issued amid escalating tensions in Manipur, the KNF condemned what it called an AI-generated propaganda campaign aimed at tarnishing the organisation’s image and discrediting ST. Thangboi Kipgen, Chairman of the United People’s Front (UPF).
The group asserted that the viral poster making the rounds online was a deliberate attempt to incite communal unrest and spread misinformation during an already sensitive period in the hill districts.
Categorically denying any role in the disappearance of the six civilians, the KNF said it had “no involvement whatsoever” in the incident and accused certain “vested interests” of orchestrating a coordinated disinformation campaign to malign its leadership and destabilise public trust.
The organisation further cautioned against the circulation of unverified and inflammatory content on social media, warning that digitally manipulated narratives could worsen ethnic tensions and create further misunderstanding among communities.
Appealing to the public, civil society groups and media organisations to exercise restraint and verify information before sharing it, the KNF stressed that fabricated online content had the potential to dangerously aggravate the situation on the ground.
Reiterating its commitment to peace, justice and democratic engagement, the outfit said it hoped for a safe and peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis affecting Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts. It also reaffirmed that the organisation was founded to safeguard the interests and ancestral land of the Kuki-Zo people.
At the same time, the KNF issued a stern warning to individuals or groups allegedly responsible for creating and disseminating defamatory misinformation, stating that legal action could be pursued against those found spreading false narratives intended to mislead the public and authorities.
The statement comes at a time of heightened tensions surrounding the reported disappearance of six Naga civilians and allegations involving fourteen Kuki-Zo individuals allegedly held captive by Naga groups, with competing claims and narratives continuing to intensify across social and political platforms.
By publicly denouncing what it termed AI-driven propaganda and threatening legal consequences against those responsible, the KNF has further sharpened the ongoing information battle surrounding one of Manipur’s most sensitive ethnic flashpoints.
