Henglep; The United Kuki National Army (UKNA), General Headquarter, Government of KUKI-GAM, has issued a strong press statement condemning the alleged use of drone bombs by Central Forces against the organisation, terming the action as unethical, amoral and unconstitutional.
In the statement issued on 08/09/2026 from its General Headquarter under the motto “Kuki Nam jalenna din kapang jing uve” and established in 2015, the UKNA said the reported use of drone bombs against the organisation is contrary to the constitutional spirit of the Republic of India and raises serious concerns over proportionality and accountability.
The organisation stated that the recent incident of 16 June 2026 was not the first occasion when such weapons were used against it. According to the UKNA, a similar incident involving drone bombs was reported on 4 November 2025. The repeated resort to such methods, it said, is deeply disturbing and questions the Government’s commitment to pursuing a political resolution to the prevailing conflict.
Reiterating its political stand, the UKNA said its principled objective is a political solution within the framework of the Constitution of India. It maintained that the issues confronting the Kuki people must ultimately be addressed through political dialogue, democratic engagement and a constitutional settlement, and not through indiscriminate or disproportionate use of force.
The organisation further categorically clarified that it has never declared war against, nor sought to wage war upon, the Central Forces. It said members of the organisation are bona fide citizens of India and regard themselves as patriotic and nationalistic at the core of the country, with the same constitutional rights, dignity and obligations as every other citizen.
Addressing the question of being armed, the UKNA said the fact that the organisation is armed, as has been publicly acknowledged, must not be misconstrued as an abandonment of the political path. It said its stated position remains that a political solution is both necessary and possible, and such a solution must be pursued within the constitutional framework.
The UKNA argued that the existence of arms should therefore not be used as a pretext to disregard the political nature of the issues at stake or to substitute military action for meaningful political engagement. It said branding the political demands as purely a law and order problem would be misleading.
In a sharp rebuttal to security forces’ claims, the UKNA also categorically rejected the claim circulated by security forces that a member of the organisation was killed in the 16 June 2026 operation. The statement asserted that no member of the organisation was killed in that incident and viewed the publicisation of such a claim, in the absence of credible substantiation, with grave concern.
The organisation went on to allege that if operational claims are being exaggerated or presented inaccurately in order to secure publicity, accolades or rewards, such conduct is deeply unprofessional and reflects poorly on the standards expected of institutions entrusted with national security.
Concluding the statement, the UKNA said it considers such conduct not only irresponsible but also childish in its attempt to manufacture an impression of operational success, while maintaining that it remains committed to a political dialogue and peaceful settlement under the Constitution of India.
