The Foothill Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC) has agreed to call off its blockade and agitation following a meeting with the Manipur Government held in Imphal on Friday.

The meeting, attended by representatives of both the state government and FNCC, discussed key issues raised by the committee.

On the matter of alleged unauthorised road construction, the state government clarified that it had neither approved nor sanctioned any such roads as pointed out by FNCC. It assured that necessary legal action would be taken after verification, and any illegal construction or naming would not be permitted.

Regarding concerns over the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement and designated camps, the government assured that the interests and apprehensions of Nagas in the foothill areas would be seriously considered in consultation with the Government of India.

On the issue of illegal poppy cultivation, both parties acknowledged the state’s ongoing “War on Drugs” campaign under which strict actions are being taken against those involved, in accordance with the NDPS Act and PIT (NDPS) Act. The government highlighted that destruction drives had been carried out by state police in collaboration with central agencies such as the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). It was agreed that further surveys and eradication measures against illegal poppy and cannabis cultivation would be undertaken.

Following this understanding, FNCC announced the immediate withdrawal of its blockade and agitation.