Guwahati, June 9 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: Fourteen Kuki civilians, including three students, who had allegedly been held captive since May 13, were released on humanitarian grounds and handed over at Senapati district headquarters on Tuesday.

The release took place at around 3:36 p.m. following negotiations facilitated by civil society organisations (CSOs) in Senapati district. However, uncertainty continues over the fate of six Naga civilians who are reportedly being held by armed Kuki groups.

The 14 individuals were handed over by Senapati-based CSOs to the chief of Taphou Kuki village in what organisers described as a safe and peaceful transfer. The CSOs stated that all those released were in good condition.

The handover was...