Manipur, May 5 -- The Kuki Inpi South West Sadar Hills has voiced strong opposition to the purported deployment and establishment of Manipur state forces, including the IRB outpost in the conflict-torn Kangchup and Leimakhong regions within Kangpokpi District.

The general secretary of the Kuki Inpi South West Sadar Hills, Thangkhup Doungel said that recent developments have brought to light the state government's plans to deploy and establish state force outposts, notably at Kangchup Geljang village and other areas within Kangchup and Leimakhong.

However, amidmounting tensions following the conflict that erupted on May 3, 2023, and the subsequent handling of the conflict by state forces, including the Indian Reserve Battalion, there is ...