Even as security forces arrested three suspects from Churachandpur, police sources have only indicated suspected links to the UKNA, with questions persisting over the evidence behind the claims.
BY PC Bureau
April 8, 2026 — The United Kuki National Army (UKNA), operating under the banner of the Government of Kuki-Gam General Headquarters, has denied any involvement in the recent morta attack at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur district. The group described allegations linking it to the incident as “entirely unfounded” and accused unnamed “actors” of attempting to misattribute blame in an already volatile situation.
In a statement , the outfit reiterated its stated objective of pursuing “a just and honourable political solution within the framework of the Constitution of India.” It asserted that it “neither condones nor engages in violence against innocent civilians, particularly children, under any circumstances.”
The UKNA also sought to position itself as a stabilising force, claiming it has been actively safeguarding buffer zones to prevent communal escalation. It alleged that tensions had risen after a group breached these zones and advanced toward a CRPF camp at P. Gelmol Kuki Village, but insisted that restraint shown by Kuki groups demonstrated their non-involvement in the attack. According to the statement, “decisive force could have been exercised” but was consciously avoided.
The organisation further praised the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for its “professionalism and composure,” crediting it with helping defuse a highly tense situation and preventing potential bloodshed.
In its clarification, the UKNA rejected reports that three of its cadres had been arrested in connection with the incident, calling such claims “baseless and false.” It urged media outlets and authorities to act responsibly and avoid prematurely linking the group to the attack, warning that such reporting could deepen mistrust and inflame tensions.
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The statement, issued by the outfit’s Department of Legal Affairs, also highlighted its founding in 2015 and carried its organisational insignia and motto.
The development comes amid heightened tensions in Manipur’s hill and valley regions, where buffer zones have been established to prevent further clashes. While details of the Tronglaobi incident remain under investigation, local accounts indicate that civilians were targeted in a sensitive border area.
Notably, despite the UKNA’s categorical denial, there has been no visible support from Kuki civil society organisations or prominent community leaders. No major group has publicly defended the outfit or questioned the reported arrests, leaving the UKNA’s position largely isolated even within broader Kuki community circles. The facts remain that three suspects were arrested from Churachandpur on the morning of April 8, and police sources suspect their links to the UKNA. However, as reported earlier this morning by The Power Corridors, the attempt to implicate the UKNA in the Bishnupur incident appears untenable and flawed on the surface.
