Early this morning, Manipur saw a rare de-escalation as 14 Naga civilians abducted by Kuki groups were released, alongside 14 Kuki civilians held by Naga volunteers. Sources say 20 Naga civilians were initially taken from Kangpokpi’s Khonsakhul, with two freed individuals from Nagaland handed to Senapati Police, while six others remain captive. The reciprocal exchange followed backchannel talks involving community leaders and security forces, as authorities urged calm amid continuing clashes.
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