Imphal, May 20 -- Women in Manipur's Naga-inhabited areas of Senapati district protested on Wednesday, demanding the immediate release of six hostages allegedly held by armed Kuki militants for the past eight days.

The protest was organised by the Koubru Range Naga Women's Union, Kanglatongbi CSOs and surrounding villages at Tribal market, New Checkon and Imphal East.

Slogans such as "Let's speak louder than guns," "No to abduction and violence," "Protect innocent lives," "Human rights for every community," and "We stand for peace and justice" were chanted.

The banners read: "Innocent Naga civilians held hostage by Kuki armed militants." Another banner read: "We demand immediate and unconditional release of the other six innocent hosta...