Kuki CSO Working Committee condemns
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Our Correspondent
KANGPOKPI, Apr 4: The Kuki CSO Working Committee on Saturday vehemently condemned what it described as a “brazen and cowardly” attack on "unarmed paddy farmers" in G Shongmun village in Ukhrul district, and demanded immediate intervention from authorities concerned of the Government.
The committee alleged the incident occurred at around 9.30 am on April 4.
Unidentified armed assailants allegedly opened indiscriminate fire, discharging around 20 rounds of bullets at civilians engaged in their daily agricultural activities, claimed the committee.
Calling it a “direct assault on the fundamental right to life and security,” the committee expressed serious concern that such an incident took place despite the presence of security forces in the area.
The committee alleged farmers and commuters along the Tingpibung–Leplen route have been targeted repeatedly.
An immediate, decisive and transparent action, including a time-bound operation to disarm armed groups operating from Sanakeithel (Sinakeithei) and nearby areas must be taken up and enhanced civilian protection measures, the committee said.
“Silence, delay, or inaction in the face of such violence is unacceptable,” the committee said, urging the Government and security agencies to act “firmly and without compromise” to restore law and order and ensure that no armed group operates above the law.
The committee also condemned Thawai Tangkhul village for allegedly opposing the entry of security forces for operations in their area.
The committee claimed "armed elements," allegedly operating under the guise of “village volunteers”, have established fortified bunkers along the Thoubal River near Zalenbung in the peripheries of Mongneljang and Mahadev.
It further claimed that attempts by "armed militants to infiltrate and carry out attacks were foiled by security forces on April 3."
The committee called on security agencies to intensify efforts to dismantle illegal bunkers and disarm armed groups, particularly along the Mahadev–Mongneljang stretch, to restore peace and stability.
KANGPOKPI, Apr 4: The Kuki CSO Working Committee on Saturday vehemently condemned what it described as a “brazen and cowardly” attack on "unarmed paddy farmers" in G Shongmun village in Ukhrul district, and demanded immediate intervention from authorities concerned of the Government.
The committee alleged the incident occurred at around 9.30 am on April 4.
Unidentified armed assailants allegedly opened indiscriminate fire, discharging around 20 rounds of bullets at civilians engaged in their daily agricultural activities, claimed the committee.
Calling it a “direct assault on the fundamental right to life and security,” the committee expressed serious concern that such an incident took place despite the presence of security forces in the area.
The committee alleged farmers and commuters along the Tingpibung–Leplen route have been targeted repeatedly.
An immediate, decisive and transparent action, including a time-bound operation to disarm armed groups operating from Sanakeithel (Sinakeithei) and nearby areas must be taken up and enhanced civilian protection measures, the committee said.
“Silence, delay, or inaction in the face of such violence is unacceptable,” the committee said, urging the Government and security agencies to act “firmly and without compromise” to restore law and order and ensure that no armed group operates above the law.
The committee also condemned Thawai Tangkhul village for allegedly opposing the entry of security forces for operations in their area.
The committee claimed "armed elements," allegedly operating under the guise of “village volunteers”, have established fortified bunkers along the Thoubal River near Zalenbung in the peripheries of Mongneljang and Mahadev.
It further claimed that attempts by "armed militants to infiltrate and carry out attacks were foiled by security forces on April 3."
The committee called on security agencies to intensify efforts to dismantle illegal bunkers and disarm armed groups, particularly along the Mahadev–Mongneljang stretch, to restore peace and stability.