Guwahati: Manipur's hostage crisis is getting complicated, with United Naga Council (UNC) changing its plan to release 14 Kukis held hostage unless the six Naga civilians, allegedly held captive by Kuki groups, are released. UNC in a statement said the plan was "cancelled", citing "prevailing sentiment of the Naga public". A crowd had tried to storm UNC's office on Monday.Vehicular movement remained blocked on the national highway as both Kukis and Nagas have imposed economic blockade over the issue of missing persons following the May 13 ambush in which three church leaders of the Thadou tribe were killed.Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma and Nagaland CM have urged the leaders of Naga and Kuki communities to immediately release all the hostages.
Manipur hostage release deferred over 'sentiment'
Manipur's hostage situation is worsening. The United Naga Council has cancelled the release of 14 Kuki hostages. They demand the release of six Naga civilians held by Kuki groups. Vehicular movement is blocked on the national highway. Both communities have imposed economic blockades. Chief Ministers of Meghalaya and Nagaland are urging for the immediate release of all hostages.
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