Dimapur | The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah) has called on the Government of India to outlaw Kuki militant groups and their affiliated village volunteers, demanding that they be formally designated as terrorist organisations following the alleged killing of six Naga captives.

In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, the NSCN/GPRN condemned what it described as the “barbaric killing” and “grotesque mutilation” of the six victims, alleging that the incident constituted a serious violation of human dignity and amounted to crimes against humanity.

The organisation said it would continue pursuing efforts to ensure that those responsible for the killings are identified and brought to justice. Expressing outrage over the incident, the NSCN (IM) said that even during periods of conflict, universally accepted moral principles require respect for the dead.

The statement alleged that the desecration of bodies serves only to spread fear and inflict psychological trauma on families and communities already affected by violence.

“Even in times of conflict, universal moral norms demand absolute respect for the deceased. The deliberate desecration of human bodies serves no purpose other than to spread terror, weaponise fear, and inflict deep psychological trauma on grieving families and communities,” the statement said.

The organisation further argued that the deliberate targeting of civilians, extreme acts of violence and alleged mutilation of victims should be treated as acts of terrorism. The NSCN (IM) urged the Centre to take immediate and decisive action against the groups it holds responsible for the killings.

According to the organisation, any group accused of committing such acts should be stripped of political legitimacy and subjected to the full force of the law. It warned that failure to act could undermine efforts to achieve justice and lasting peace in the region.

The demand comes amid rising tensions following the recovery of six bodies believed to be those of Naga men who were reportedly abducted from Leilon Vaiphei village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 13.

The NSCN (IM) also criticised Indian security forces, alleging unequal treatment in their handling of protests and security-related incidents. The organisation claimed that security personnel had acted against Naga women demonstrators, student activists and village guards while allegedly failing to prevent the killing of Naga civilians.

Questioning what it described as disparities in the enforcement of law and order, the group said such actions raised concerns about the principles of justice, equality and protection guaranteed under the Constitution.

The organisation expressed its condolences to the families of the deceased and reiterated its support for efforts to secure justice for the victims.

The statement comes at a time of heightened tensions in Manipur and neighbouring Naga-inhabited areas, where the recovery of the six bodies has triggered widespread outrage and protests.

Several Naga organisations, including the United Naga Council, have also condemned the killings and demanded action against those responsible. The incident has further complicated the already fragile security situation in Manipur, where ethnic tensions and sporadic violence continue to pose significant challenges to peace and reconciliation efforts.

Authorities have not yet announced the findings of ongoing investigations into the abduction and deaths of the six individuals. Security agencies continue to monitor the situation amid growing demands from various organisations for accountability and justice.