The All Naga Students' Association Manipur (ANSAM) organized a march on Thursday from Ukhrul to Makhan, passing through Litan, to demand answers regarding six missing Nagas. The procession broke the barrier along National Highway 202, which had remained untrodden for three months.
March Details
Hundreds of students, youth leaders, and civil society representatives in over 30 vehicles joined the march from Ukhrul to Makhan, covering a distance of approximately 100 kilometers. The participants demanded clarity on the fate of the six Naga hostages allegedly abducted on May 13.
Decision and Route
The decision to undertake the march was made during a meeting held on Wednesday at the Ukhrul district headquarters to review the prevailing situation. The march commenced from the Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) Office in Ukhrul around 12 noon and reached Imphal by 3 pm before proceeding to Makhan village in Kangpokpi district to meet the victims' families.
Context
The march followed the expiry of ANSAM's ultimatum to the state government, which demanded establishing the whereabouts of the six abducted Nagas. The event highlights ongoing tensions and the community's resolve to seek justice for the missing individuals.
