Condemned Vandalism, Media Misinformation, Criminalising Church and Inaction of Assam Rifles
- 30th May 2023 : Delhi Manipuri Society (DeMaS) -
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Delhi Manipuri Society (DeMaS) condemns in strongest terms the incident of vandalising the personal car of Prof. Bimol Akoijam, Associate Professor JNU, New Delhi, around 8.30 p.m. on May 29, 2023, parked within the academic premises of Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
It is worth mentioning that Prof. Akoijam, while condemning the genocidal mayhem, has been raising voice against yellow journalism and media (both print and social media) misinformation that wrongly portray the causes, objectives, course, nature, and identities of those who are responsible for continuing with the mayhem.
With his impeccable academic and intellectual insights, he has been putting forth his views on the situation and against sectarian and divisive forces in society. Therefore, we appeal to all the peace loving people in Delhi to be vigilant of such criminals and miscreants who intend to spread violence in Delhi as well for their vested interests. .
DeMaS also strongly condemned the manner of certain sections of the media spreading misinformation based on either hearsay or on the words of some groups with vested interests. One, the Manipur police who have been performing defensive actions to repulse armed aggression on vulnerable villages by Kuki militants are being wrongly blamed as aligning with insurgents to attack Kuki villages. But where is the proof?
DeMaS is shocked to learn that even after the dissolution of Arambai Tengol, some media houses in connivance with certain groups of vested interests, are continuously blaming the organisation for certain clashes happening in Manipur. It is therefore appealing to all concerned that, while reporting, media houses refrain themselves from publishing unsubstantiated news based on hearsay or on the words of some groups with vested interest and should investigate with reliable sources before presenting any news.
DeMaS strongly condemned the use of churches to harbour Kuki militants to carry out attacks on Meetei villages. Therefore, we appealed to all the god loving Christians, church leaders and those concerned to preserve the sanctity of religious structure as a site of spreading spiritualism, love and peace and prevent it from being misused as den of plotting communal conspiracy and organising terror activities.
We also strongly condemned the inaction of the Assam Rifles that is largely responsible for unleashing right under their nose a series of coordinated armed aggression by Kuki militants upon vulnerable Meetei villages and for remaining as mute spectators during the mayhem by armed Kuki militants.
There are also complaints from a cross section of people about the Assam Rifles' collusive roles as party to the burning of Meetei villages by Kuki militants. Assam Rifles and other paramilitary forces should act impartially and protect the innocent civilians and instill a sense of safety and security to the people, and above all should try to gain the trust of the innocent people around.
President,
Delhi Manipuri Society (DeMaS)
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This article was posted on May 31, 2023 .
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