Six men belonging to the Naga community were found dead in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur after being abducted nearly a month ago by an armed group, according to local authorities. This discovery has reignited already high tensions between several communities in the region.
According to Manipur police, the victims were part of a group of people taken hostage on May 13 in the village of Leilon Vaiphei. The six men belonged to the Naga Christian community, one of the main tribal populations in this border state marked by recurring ethnic conflicts.
The announcement of their deaths comes amid protests in recent weeks in the regional capital, Imphal, demanding their release. Many residents accused armed militants from a rival group of being responsible for their abduction.
Manipur has been facing clashes between different ethnic and tribal communities for several years. These rivalries revolve around issues of territory, political representation, and access to resources, regularly fueling episodes of deadly violence.
Authorities have not yet specified the exact circumstances of the six men's deaths or the official identities of those suspected of being responsible. An investigation has been launched to determine the facts and identify those responsible for the kidnapping and killings.
This incident risks further increasing tensions in an already fragile region. Security forces remain mobilized to prevent further clashes, while local officials are calling for calm to avoid a further escalation of violence between the communities involved.
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