Imphal, May 14 -- Kuki Zo Village Volunteers-Eastern Zone (KZVV-EZ) has prohibited any individual from the Meitei community from entering or accessing Kuki villages or territories in Manipur.

This includes restrictions on attending the fifth edition of the Siroi Lily Festival, scheduled from May 20 to 24, 2025, in Manipur's Ukhrul district.

There are a couple of Kuki villages on the road from Imphal to Ukhrul.

Information and publicity wing Eastern Zone-KZVV in a statement directed the Meiteis to refrain from entering or crossing the Kuki areas at any time, until the establishment of a separate administrative arrangement.

It also warns that any violation of the directive will be considered intentional, and individuals shall bear full ...