Help end ‘proxy war’ by armed Kuki groups, Manipur Naga body urges PM

Why in news

The United Naga Council (UNC) urged the Centre to intervene against Kuki extremist groups accused of waging a 'proxy war' against Nagas in Manipur.

Background

The United Naga Council (UNC) represents 21 Naga tribes in Manipur. The body submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister demanding an independent probe into the killing of six Naga civilians by Kuki abductors.

Facts for Prelims

• PlaceManipur: State experiencing significant ethnic conflict between Kuki and Naga communities
• FactUnited Naga Council (UNC): Represents 21 Naga tribes in Manipur

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges in managing ethnic conflicts in Northeast India and the role of central intervention in ensuring internal security and communal harmony.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Intelligence gap: Difficulty in identifying and neutralizing non-state extremist actors operating in dense forest terrains
• Institutional friction: Balancing state police jurisdiction with the need for central paramilitary intervention in sensitive zones
• Social fragmentation: Erosion of traditional tribal peace-sharing mechanisms due to externalized proxy warfare

Keywords: Internal Security · Proxy War · Ethnic Conflict · Peacekeeping · Non-state Actors

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