Naga women's organizations in Senapati and other Manipur districts held protests demanding the release of six Naga hostages held by Kuki militants, with the crisis reported to have begun on May 13. Petitions were submitted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and parallel demands were made by Kuki-Zo groups for the release of 14 individuals held by Naga groups. The events occurred against the backdrop of 2008 Suspension of Operations agreements signed by the Centre with Kuki and Zomi outfits.