Imphal : The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (WC-JTCM) has opposed the proposed visit of the Manipur Chief Minister to the Makhan Relief Camp on August 8, saying the government should first ensure justice for six Liangmai Naga men who were abducted and killed in May before holding official programmes in Naga-inhabited areas.

In a statement issued through its Media Cell on Wednesday, the organisation said it does not support the Chief Minister’s planned visit to the relief camp, where he is expected to interact with internally displaced persons (IDPs).

The WC-JTCM said the proposed visit comes 84 days after six Liangmai Naga men were abducted and killed at Leilon Vaiphei village on May 13, 2026. It alleged that the victims’ mortal remains are still lying unclaimed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) morgue in Imphal and claimed that no arrests have been made, no investigation has been completed and no justice has been delivered.

The organisation argued that under such circumstances, official programmes or public engagements in Naga areas are inappropriate until the government takes concrete steps to resolve the case and ensure justice for the victims’ families.

Reiterating its demand for accountability, the WC-JTCM urged the state government to prioritise action in the case before undertaking humanitarian or political outreach in Naga-dominated regions.

The committee also appealed to members of the Naga community, civil society organisations and community leaders to abstain from participating in the proposed August 8 programme and to boycott official engagements which, it claimed, do not reflect the collective aspirations of the Naga people.

In addition, the organisation called on Naga leaders, village authorities and civil society bodies to refrain from engaging with government officials on matters related to development projects, relief measures or political dialogue until, it said, the interests of all Naga communities are adequately consulted and represented.

The WC-JTCM maintained that no individual or organisation should represent the Naga community without what it described as a collective mandate and reiterated its demand for a thorough investigation and justice for the six slain Liangmai men. The state government has not yet issued a response to the organisation’s statement, and there has been no official announcement regarding any change in the Chief Minister’s proposed visit to the Makhan Relief Camp