NSCN-IM Accuses Ukhrul SP of Collusion with Kuki Militants, Manipur Police Deny Allegations

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) has accused the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Ukhrul, Manipur, of colluding with Kuki militants to smuggle undisclosed items into a Kuki village. The accusation centers around an alleged incident on December 18, 2024, when the SP allegedly directed the transport of two trucks and two mini-trucks filled with rice and tin sheets to Molhang Kuki village, under the pretext of delivering supplies to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

The NSCN-IM claims that the consignment, however, concealed a larger quantity of undisclosed items. Upon arrival at the village, approximately 200 Kuki militants were reportedly waiting, and the items were unloaded without notifying the accompanying police officers, leaving them stunned and powerless to intervene.

The militant group further alleged that this event, combined with other incidents, has led them to believe that the Indian central government is providing material and logistical support to Kuki militants, including the funneling of large sums of money to them over the past months.

In response to these serious claims, the Manipur Police have strongly denied the allegations. According to the police, the reports based on the NSCN-IM's press release are "blatantly false." The police clarified that the trucks were transporting laborers and materials for the construction of security barracks in Molham Kuki village, which is intended to house Border Security Force (BSF) companies.

The police further explained that Ukhrul district police had assisted the BSF in providing guides and security escorts for these trucks on two separate occasions in December. They emphasized that the claims made by the NSCN-IM were unfounded and risked tarnishing the reputation of the Ukhrul District Police and its SP.

The Manipur Police called on media outlets and the public to verify facts carefully before publishing, especially during sensitive times when peace efforts are ongoing in the state.