Imphal: The Manipur Police has vehemently denied allegations made by the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) that the Superintendent of Police in Ukhrul was involved in supporting Kuki militants.
In a statement released on Saturday, the insurgent outfit claimed that the officer had aided the Kuki militants by facilitating the transportation of hidden supplies.
The NSCN-IM specifically pointed to an incident on December 18, in which the Ukhrul police reportedly loaded two Saktimaan trucks and two pick-up mini trucks with rice and tin sheets.
The statement alleged that a larger volume of materials, concealed beneath the rice and tin sheets, was not disclosed.
The NSCN-IM’s statement further claimed, “He ordered his policemen to take the items to Molhang Kuki village, telling them it was for the CRPF. When the four vehicles reached Molhang Kuki village, instead of the CRPF, around 200 Kuki militants were found waiting.”
It stated, “The Kuki militants hurriedly unloaded the items without allowing the policemen to inspect them. The policemen stood there dumbstruck as the four vehicles were unloaded and emptied.”
The Manipur Police issued a clarification, dismissing the allegations as “blatantly false.”
“On 11/1/25 it was found that some media outlets were publishing a news item claiming that Ukhrul SP was aiding Kuki militants, which was based on a press release from NSCN IM. The news item and the press release are blatantly false,” Manipur police said in its official X handle on Sunday.
On 11/1/25 it was found that some media outlets were publishing a news item claiming that Ukhrul SP was aiding Kuki militants, which was based on a press release from NSCN IM. The news item and the Press release are blatantly false.
Based on a request from the BSF and Kangpokpi… pic.twitter.com/eJ2bjobLek
— Manipur Police (@manipur_police) January 12, 2025
“Based on a request from the BSF and Kangpokpi District police, as well as directives from Police Headquarters, Ukhrul District police gave police guides to the BSF team traveling to Molham Kuki Village on 12/12/24 and again on 19th December Ukhrul District Police gave security escorts to trucks carrying laborers and materials for the construction of security barracks in Molham Kuki village, which will house BSF coys,” it stated.
Manipur police further said, “Posting or publishing such unverified facts is wrong and it tarnish the image of the Ukhrul District Police and reputation of the SP.”
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It said, “Appeal is hereby made to all to verify facts before putting things in public domain during these sensitive times when efforts are being made from all fronts to bring peace and restore normalcy in the state.”
