*'Football tournament of Kuki militants?' Meitei group flags cultural event in Manipur brandishing guns* Times of India 07-02-2025 NEW DELHI: A video from Manipur has surfaced online, showing a football match where players, some appearing underage, were seen holding assault rifles while participating in the game. *The footage, taken at the Nohjang Kipgen Memorial Playground*, depicted men in fluorescent jerseys playing football while openly carrying what appeared to be automatic weapons. The video showed that the event, attended by over 300 people, featured various cultural performances, including traditional dances. Some underage children were seen guarding the performances while holding rifles. The video was uploaded to YouTube by a user named Nampi Romeo Hansong. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/football-tournament-of-kuki-militants-meitei-group-flags-cultural-event-in-manipur-brandishing-guns/articleshow/117998922.cms