'Protect us'
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 16 2023:
Villagers of Nongshum in Imphal East have urged the Government for deployment of adequate State and Central security forces.
Speaking to media persons at Nongda Lairen Pakhangba Haraobung in the village today, Nongshum Village Development Committee president Konjengbam Ibungobi said Nongshum neighbours 9 Kuki villages and as such, the people are feeling insecure.
The village was attacked by Kuki militants some years ago.
Now, they have built bunkers in the nearby areas and are frequently conducting foot patrolling, he said.
Few State police and Central security force come on occasions, but most of the time the villagers are left to fend themselves.
While the villagers are protecting themselves using licensed guns, this will not be enough if they are attacked by the armed militants who are better equipped and trained, he added.
He appealed to the Government to deploy and station adequate security forces in the village for better protection and safety of the people and their properties.