The Economic Times

14 Kukis freed; release of 6 Nagas sought as highway blockade & dispute over missing persons continue in Manipur

Fourteen Kuki hostages have been released after 27 days. The United Naga Council facilitated the release following consultations and humanitarian appeals. Assurances were given by the Union and Manipur governments regarding efforts to trace six missing Nagas. Vehicular movement remains disrupted due to ongoing bandhs and blockades related to missing persons following a recent ambush.