Lamka, April 24, 2026: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has strongly condemned a violent attack on two Kuki villages, Mulam and Songphel, in Manipur, allegedly carried out by an armed Tangkhul group early Friday morning.
According to the council, the attack left two civilians dead, resulted in the burning of at least 15 houses, and caused injuries and displacement among several residents, including women and children.
In a press release issued on April 24, KZC stated that despite repeated provocations, the Kuki-Zo community has exercised restraint to maintain peace. However, it warned that continued violence without firm intervention from authorities could further destabilize the already fragile situation in the state.
The council also highlighted internal conflicts among certain Tangkhul factions, urging the public not to wrongly attribute blame to the Kuki-Zo community for incidents beyond their involvement. It added that major Kuki organizations have denied any role in the recent TM Kasom incident.
