Overview

• The Centre, the Manipur government and Kuki‑Zo groups signed a one‑year Suspension of Operations agreement under re‑negotiated ground rules.
• The Kuki‑Zo Council committed to allow free movement on National Highway‑2 and to cooperate with central security forces to keep the route peaceful.
• Seven designated camps will be relocated away from conflict‑prone areas, the total number of camps will be reduced, and weapons will be moved to nearby CRPF or BSF facilities.
• Security forces will carry out stringent physical verification of cadres to de‑list any foreign nationals, and a Joint Monitoring Group will oversee compliance with penalties for violations.
• The pact’s renewal ends a lapse since February 2024 and follows meetings in New Delhi this week, with reports noting a likely but unconfirmed prime ministerial visit in mid‑September.