The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) held a candlelight vigil on Thursday evening at Naga Solidarity Park in Kohima to protest the killing of two Naga civilians in Manipur’s Ukhrul district and to pay tribute to the victims. The killings occurred on April 18 when suspected armed militants ambushed vehicles near TM Kasom village along National Highway 202, leaving two people dead and several others injured.
Hundreds of attendees, including NSF members and local residents, gathered at the park holding candles and placards to express solidarity with the bereaved families and to condemn the attack. Organisers said the vigil aimed to draw attention to the violence affecting civilians and to call for safety and justice for those targeted.
The April 18 ambush on NH-202 has heightened tensions in the region, where incidents involving armed groups have periodically endangered civilian movement. The NSF’s vigil underscores community concern over the security situation in Ukhrul and surrounding areas.
The original report did not provide further details on ongoing investigations, arrests, or any claims of responsibility for the ambush.
Original Source: https://eastmojo.com/news/2026/04/24/naga-students-hold-vigil-in-kohima-for-civilians-killed-in-ukhrul/
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Publish Date: 2026-04-24 08:20:00
