Imphal, May 19 -- The Koubru Range Liangmai Women's Union, along with civil society organisations of Kanglatongbi and nearby villages under the aegis of LPNR-M, on Tuesday organised a mass rally demanding the immediate and unconditional release of six Naga civilians.

The protesters alleged that the civilians were abducted by Kuki armed militants from Leilon Vaiphei village in Kangpokpi district on May 13, and urged authorities to take swift action to ensure their safe release.

The rally began from Makhan village and concluded at Namdilong village gate, with protesters carrying placards and raising slogans seeking urgent intervention from both the Centre and the state government.

Speaking during the rally, a resident of Makhan village, ...