Students’ body says Shri Lalboi Vaiphei was outside Manipur during abduction; calls allegations character assassination, appeals for peace in Manipur
Kukiland Express Desk, Edited by Elvish Haokip
Songpi: May 23, 2026
The Zillai (Vaiphei Students’ Association) General Headquarters vehemently condemns the malicious, defamatory, and baseless allegations being actively circulated on various social media platforms targeting Shri Lalboi Vaiphei, Chief of Leilon Vaiphei, falsely alleging his involvement in the abduction at Leilon Village on 13th May 2026.
Shri Lalboi Vaiphei is an exemplary leader and respected former Vice President of Zillai GHQ. Throughout his public life and organizational tenure, he has been a dedicated champion of education, working untiringly toward educational development and community upliftment in rural areas. His track record remains unblemished, upstanding, and completely untainted.
Shri Lalboi Vaiphei was not even in the state of Manipur on 13th May 2026; he had traveled outside the state for medical treatment well before that tragic day. We state with absolute clarity, conviction, and without any reservation that Shri Lalboi Vaiphei is completely and unquestionably innocent. We state with absolute certainty that he has no nexus whatsoever with any militant group, nor has he ever instigated or encouraged his villagers to engage in unlawful acts. He has no role, connection, or involvement whatsoever in the incidents being falsely and maliciously attributed to him on digital platforms. We categorically reject, utterly denounce, and dismiss these fabricated allegations and malicious propaganda.
We urge the public, media houses, and social media users not to fall prey to or propagate such unverified and mischievous rumors. Zillai GHQ views this as character assassination and malicious attempts to defame our former leader.
Further, we also express our deepest grief and solidarity with the families mourning the brutal killing of our three senior church leaders on 13th May — a heinous and tragic incident that has deeply shaken the entire state and wounded the conscience of all peace-loving citizens. We also extend our sincere sympathy and concern to the families of the hostages from both sides, who continue to endure immense pain, fear, and uncertainty during this tragic period. We share in their sufferings and stand in unwavering solidarity with all affected families, believing that only meaningful dialogue can bring lasting peace to both the communities.
The Zillai, a pioneer student body founded in 1939 under the aegis of Rev. Thangkai and Rev Lungpau who were the first Christians converts of the southern part of Manipur, appeals fervently to everyone to exercise positive restraint from spreading enmity and violence among communities. The Zillai, persistently upholding the values of the founding fathers, appeals to everyone to exercise restraint and work towards the restoration of peace in Manipur.
