Imphal, Oct. 15 -- The Meitei Alliance condemned the ongoing violence in Manipur and called on the government to take immediate steps to protect civilians, investigate security lapses and prosecute those responsible for recent cross-border incursions.

The Alliance expressed concern over attacks in Kamjong, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts, which it said had severely affected the Liangmai and Tangkhul Naga communities.

It alleged that heavily armed militants from the Myanmar-based Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) were carrying out the attacks.

The Alliance also condemned the reported beheading of Naga civilian Ajinbou Ringkangmai. It said his head was still missing and called for the recovery of his remains and the prompt arrest of those ...