Senapati, May 15 -- A total of 28 hostages were released in Manipur in the early hours of Friday after both the Kuki and Naga sides freed 14 individuals each, in a development facilitated by the United Naga Council (UNC), civil society organisations (CSOs), and law enforcement agencies.

According to sources from civil society organisations, the release involved several individuals who had reportedly been detained amid ongoing tensions in the region. From the Naga side, 14 individuals, including men and women detained at Ireng Liangmai village near Singda Dam and Senapati district, were released.

Similarly, the Kuki side released 14 individuals, including 12 women who had allegedly been held at Leilon Vaiphei village, along with two indi...