Rajkumar Meghen  (POW) Achou Toijamba (KYKL) 2,253+ civilians killed since 1992[11]152 unspecified killed since 2000[11] The Insurgency in Manipur is an ongoing armed conflict between India and a number of separatist rebel groups, taking place in the state of Manipur.

Manipur's long tradition of independence can be traced to the foundation of the Kangleipak State in 33 AD.

On 16 February 1970 UAC (United Action Committee) launched a huge strike in all the constituencies.

[2] During the post-colonial period as ethnic identities became increasingly politicized separating them from cultural context,[15] tribes such as Anal, Moyon, Monsang and Maring who share cultural similarities with the other Kuki tribes, started identifying themselves as Naga.

[17] In the second wave of the insurgency, the first separatist faction, known as United National Liberation Front (UNLF), was founded on 24 November 1964.

Clashes between the Isak-Muivah and Khaplang factions of NSCN further aggravated tensions, as Kuki tribals began creating their own guerrilla groups in order to protect their interests from alleged Naga violations.

[2] In contrast with the other insurgencies in Northeast India, Manipur-based militants are characterized by a low level of defections and a well organized intelligence network.

[21] The agreement lead to a ceasefire and laying down of arms by Kuki militant groups and began the process of negotiations.

[20] On 10 March 2023, the Government of Manipur withdrew from the suspension of operations agreement with Kuki National Army and Zomi Revolutionary Front.

[23] This marked a new era in Manipur's insurgency where the militant groups of respective ethnic communities witnessed a resurgence in membership.

Most of these events cannot be independently verified because news journalists usually have very limited access to reaching the areas where the fighting take place.