The Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) is an ethnic Metei group based in Manipur, India.  The group is well known for its violent vigilantism and decrees aimed at "rebuilding Manipuri society" by "cleansing" it of immoral activities.  The name of the group means "Organization to Save the Revolutionary Movement in Manipur." <P><br /><br />Although known for its ethnic diversity, Manipur is also famous for its diversity of violent insurgent groups.  There are thought to be dozens of small insurgent groups operating in-state.  Some of these groups are protection outfits for certain tribes or ethnic groups, while others are somewhat more nationalist in their aims.  The KYKL, although chiefly made up of ethnic Meteis, is focused almost solely on social "reform," despite the fact that the group espouses the nationalist goal of a unified "<a href="http://tkb.org/Glossary.jsp#S ">Seven Sisters</a>" region of India.  <P><br /><br />The KYKL was formed in January 1994 from factions of the United National Liberation Front, Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP), and People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK).  <P><br /><br />Although KYKL occasionally participates in attacks on other rival terrorist groups in Manipur and against Indian security forces in the region, the group is mostly focused on social vigilantism.  Since its foundation the group has mounted numerous attacks against people and institutions it deems immoral.  Along with allegedly corrupt politicians, drug dealers and prostitutes, the KYKL has attacked teachers, journalists, and HIV-positive innocents in an effort to supposedly cleanse Manipur of unwanted elements.  The group has issued decrees banning Hindi films, women wearing pants, and newspapers using Hindi script.   <P>  <br /><br />The group maintains links with many of the other insurgent groups in the region, including the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah (NSCN-IM) and the Zomi Revolutionary Army.  Like most Manipuri outfits, the KYKL is funded through extortion.<br />