Imphal, May 29 -- An unprovoked attack carries significant and far-reaching consequences, including physical harm, psychological trauma, economic damage, and a breakdown of trust and cooperation between the Nagas and Kukis, or even between regions and nations.

In response to what it described as an "unprovoked and orchestrated" attack on a Naga village chief and villagers, an indigenous Naga outfit announced a complete ban on the movement of Kukis within the territories of four Naga tribes in Manipur, effective June 2, 2025.

The newly formed Committee on Protection of Indigenous People's Ancestral Land (COPIPAL) imposed this ban across all areas inhabited by the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme Naga tribes.

In a statement issued on T...