In August 2008, the Centre and Manipur government signed the Suspension of Operations (SoO) with 25 Kuki militant groups, 17 from KNO and 8 from UPF. | Latest News India
People in Imphal East marched demanding abrogation of SOO with militants. Memorandum highlighted violations by Kuki militant groups, drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, Golden Triangle, Chin Kuki Zo immigrants, highway blockades, harassments by SOO cadres. COCOMI called upon lawmakers to address the persisting violence and protect the integrity of Manipur.
A three-member team of Union Home ministry officials, which included advisor AK Mishra, joint director IB Mandeep Singh Tuli and joint director SIB Imphal Rajesh Kumble, had met Arambai Tenggol leaders on Monday and Tuesday. Regarding this meeting, he said, "They have assured us that their primary focus will be on addressing the Suspension of Operations (SoO)".
32 of 60 MLAs, from the BJP and Opposition, urge Centre to take “action at earliest”, failing which, they say will take “appropriate action” in consultation with public