Imphal, July 10 -- Tensions have escalated in Nungba Sub-Division of Noney district after Nungthut and Khongmol villages were set on fire on July 8, with Naga and Kuki-Zo civil society organisations trading allegations over the incident and calling for government intervention.

The Nungba Area Village Authority Association (NAVAA), representing Naga villages in the area, condemned what it described as firing from Nungthut village towards neighbouring Rongmei Naga villages on July 8. In a statement, the association termed the alleged firing "reckless and irresponsible" and said the Naga community would not tolerate acts of terror or intimidation.

NAVAA urged all communities to refrain from escalating tensions, respect customary territoria...