Guwahati, June 26 -- Reported by Bit Irom

Imphal: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has admitted that members of the Kuki-Zo community killed six abducted Naga civilians during the ongoing Naga-Kuki conflict in Manipur, describing the killings as a "grave mistake" committed out of emotion and issued a public apology.

Addressing a press conference at Churachandpur on Thursday, KZC Chairman Henlienthang Thanglet acknowledged the killings and expressed regret over the incident.

"I admit the Kuki-Zo community made a great mistake in killing the six Naga civilians. It was done out of emotion. I strongly criticise it and apologise on behalf of my people," Thanglet said.

The admission marks the first public expression of regret by a Kuki civil socie...