Manipur deputy chief ministers key negotiators in abduction crisis

Manipur's deputy chief ministers, Losii Diko and Nemcha Kipgen, are key negotiators in the ongoing hostage crisis triggered by Naga-Kuki clashes. They are working alongside church leaders, civil society organisations, the Indian Army, police, and central intelligence agencies to secure the safe return of at least 20 abducted people. Talks initiated by the deputy CMs and other officials have yet to yield positive results, with security forces conducting combing operations to search for the abducted individuals.