The Central Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Foothills’ Organisation (TNFO) has issued a rebuttal statement rejecting an ultimatum served by the Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul, and has in turn given a 72-hour deadline for its unconditional withdrawal.
In a statement released on April 7, TNFO described the ultimatum issued by the Kuki CSO Working Committee under reference No. WC/PR19/04/26 dated April 7, 2026, as an act of intimidation and warned that such threats directed toward what it described as their “landlord” would not go unquestioned.
The organization stated that the ongoing situation should not be interpreted through what it termed a “one-sided narrative,” asserting that the present tensions did not arise in isolation and alleging repeated provocations on the ground.
TNFO further claimed that the cycle of violence since February 7, 2026, was triggered by Kuki SoO militant elements and accused certain narratives of selectively portraying only one side as victims while ignoring developments on the ground.
In its statement, TNFO also maintained that the land where displaced Kuki families are currently being accommodated belongs rightfully to the Tangkhul Nagas, adding that continued provocation could worsen an already fragile situation.
The organization said issuing ultimatums and threatening action does not establish either moral or legal authority, and cautioned that such actions may affect legal standing regarding continued stay in rented premises.
Concluding the statement, TNFO warned that failure to withdraw the ultimatum within 72 hours could lead to unforeseen consequences, for which it said the Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul, would be held solely responsible.
The statement was issued by the Media/Information & Publicity wing of CWC, TNFO.
