The outfit expressed its deep frustration over contradictory statements by security advisor and DGP Manipur on a planned attack by over 900 armed militants who entered Manipur from Myanmar earlier this month.

Manipur Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and DGP Rajiv Singh issued a joint statement following the claims about “the infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar to carry out attacks on Meiteis on September 28.

An intelligence input from the CMO to the DGP, Security Advisor, Chief Secretary and Home Commissioner was “leaked” and widely circulated, spreading panic among residents of Manipur’s Meitei-majority valley.

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On September 17, an intelligence report from CMO was “leaked” and circulated widely claiming that “over 900 Kuki militants have entered Manipur from Myanmar.”

The statement assured that 'security forces are on high alert to protect the lives and property of citizens. All communities are assured of their safety,' and advised the public to 'not believe in any rumors or unverified news.

The Manipur Security Adviser today said intelligence received from "different quarters" about infiltration by 900 Kuki militants from Myanmar could not be substantiated on the ground, and so "there is no basis currently to believe in any such input.

Manipur Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and DGP Rajiv Singh issued a joint press release, "input of infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar to carry out attacks on Meiteis on September 28 could not be substantiated on the ground.

Preventing a potential flashpoint between Kukis and Meiteis is being cited as a key reason behind Manipur Government’s climbdown on an input claiming targetted attacks by 900 Ku

Guwahati: Manipur chief minister's office has retracted its own intelligence report gathered 10 days ago about the infiltration of "900 Kuki militants.

Zo group Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) on Thursday slammed the Manipur government.The criticism came after the government stated that the intel about the infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar to carry out attacks on the Meiteis in Manipur on September 28 could not be substantiated on the ground.