Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 28:
Kuki Students Organization (Headquarters) Churachandpur Dist while strongly condemning the brutal killing of three innocent students by Imphal East Commandos on October 25 has appealed to the security forces to refrain from committing such acts in future.
Terming the killing as barbaric and senseless, it said that security forces which have been stationed in the State to provide security to the citizens are unleashing a reign of terror in the State by committing all sorts of atrocities on the people.
KSO also expressed its heartfelt condolence to the bereaved family members and urged the State Govt to pay ex-gratia to the family members of the victims.
Extending support to the agitation launched by KSO gen HQ against the killing of three innocent students by Manipur Police commandos, Vaiphei National Organization Eastern Block has condemned the killing in strongest terms.
It also urged the authorities concerned to terminate all the personnel involved in the senseless killing within the shortest possible time.
Expressing deep shock and resentment at the gunning down of three Kuki students, All Naga Student's Assn Manipur (ANSAM) has demanded immediate actions against the guilty personnel.
Such rampant killing of innocent civilians in fake encounters by security personnel have created a sense of fear and insecurity among the people, it said that custodial killing by law enforcing agencies should be condemned by one and all.
Meanwhile, an emergency meeting of the Kom Rem Union Manipur was held at the residence of Union's president Alar Thoitak on October 27.Members present at the meeting unanimously condemned the killing and urged the State Govt to conduct an inquiry and punish the guilty personnel in accordance with the law of the land.
It also resolved to extend all possible support to the agitation launched by the KSO.
The members also observed a two minute silence in memory of the three victims.
Describing the action of the police commandos as irresponsible, All Tribal Students' Union Manipur has also strongly condemned the act and further urged the Govt to meet the demands of the students� organizations within the shortest possible time.
It also expressed its support to the agitation launched by the KSO.