Imphal, Aug. 28 -- Naga civil organisations have demanded an independent probe, arrests of those responsible and stronger security measures following an ambush on the Imphal-Tamenglong Road in Manipur that killed five Naga civilians on August 27.

In a joint statement, the United Naga Council (UNC), Makui Village Authority and Chandel Naga People's Organisation (CNPO) urged the Manipur government and central law enforcement agencies to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to establish the circumstances of the attack and identify those responsible.

The organisations also demanded the prompt arrest of the perpetrators and commanders allegedly involved in the attack, besides stronger security measures to protect Naga civilians trav...