The Kuki groups, meanwhile, have alleged that 14 of the community members were being held captive by Nagas, and extended a shutdown.

Thousands of Naga women protest in Manipur, demanding the release of six men abducted by suspected Kuki militants.

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met with the United Naga Council. He assured the delegation that the case of six abducted Naga villagers will be transferred to the…