Kuki Groups Open Key National Highway After Agreement With Centre On Territorial Integrity

Last Updated:September 04, 2025, 16:01 IST

The Centre signed a fresh agreement with the Manipur government and insurgent groups on Thursday, under which all sites agreed to maintain the territorial integrity of Manipur

Manipur has been grappling with ethnic violence since 2023. (PTI Photo)

Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur decided to open the National Highway-2 for free movement and agreed to the relocation of militant camps after the Central government signed a fresh agreement with the Manipur government and insurgent groups on Thursday, in which all sides agreed to maintain the territorial integrity of Manipur.

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday confirmed that the Churachandpur-based Kuki Zo Council had given its assurance to allow free movement as part of the tripartite Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.

The SoO agreement was re-negotiated with two umbrella organisations representing a mix of Kuki, Zomi and Hmar militant groups in Manipur, reported NDTV. All sides agreed on the need for a negotiated solution to bring lasting peace and stability to Manipur.

They also agreed to reduce the number of designated camps, relocate the weapons to the nearest CRPF/BSF camps and stringent physical verification of militant cadres by security forces to de-list foreign nationals, if any.

A Joint Monitoring Group will closely monitor enforcement of ground rules and violations will be dealt with firmly in future, including review of the SoO agreement, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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