Manipur: Kuki-Zo militants stop bus, question passengers over photo
On Monday, armed Kuki-Zo militants halted a passenger bus in Molnom village, Manipur. They questioned passengers after someone snapped a photo of a nearby militant camp.
The bus was traveling from Sinakeithei to Imphal with mostly non-Meitei passengers.
This happened just days after the central government renewed its suspension of operations agreement with Kuki insurgent groups for another year.
Tensions in Manipur
This incident highlights how tense things remain in Manipur despite ongoing peace efforts.
The recent extension of the SoO pact has drawn criticism—some say it lets militants off the hook for past violence and extortion.
With Prime Minister Modi set to visit on September 13, local groups are voicing concerns about safety and territorial integrity.
Even Naga organizations are pushing back against new Kuki camps on their lands, showing just how complicated peace remains in the state right now.