Overview

• Manipur Police have refuted the existence of the so-called 'Kuki Zo Village Volunteers – Eastern Zone,' which allegedly issued a warning against Meitei entry into Kuki areas during the Shirui Lily Festival.
• The police investigation found no evidence of the group’s existence and labeled the warning as baseless, urging the public not to believe or circulate the statement.
• Authorities have assured comprehensive security measures to ensure free and safe movement for all visitors to the festival in Ukhrul district.
• The National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN-IM) strongly condemned the alleged threat, warning against any attempts to target tourists or disrupt the event.
• The Shirui Lily Festival, celebrating Manipur's state flower, will proceed as planned from May 20 to 24, with heightened law enforcement under President’s rule.