Forum condemns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 27 2015 :
United Chief's Forum, Bongbalkolen has strongly condemned the indifferent attitude of the State Government on the death of Paokholen Khongsai in a reported encounter that broke out at B Gamnom village on May 23 .
In a statement, the forum claimed that Paokholen was a bonafide denizen of B Gamnom, civilian and a church secretary since last year after holding the post of village authority secretary for five years.
The forum further said, "Accusing Paokholen Khongsai of being a KNF (N) cadre is a blatant lie.
God knows the truth, we are helpless but we are Christian and believe in God's commandments.
God says 'Vengeance is mine'.
We pray to the Almightly God to do His miracle for justice this time" .
The forum further said that they are deeply hurt by the indifferent attitude of the State Government for remaining as a silent spectator over human rights violations.
The forum also demanded that a security outpost be set up at any convenient place within the jurisdiction of Bongbal area immediately to prevent further torture in the name of anti-insurgency operation.
It added that the forum would extend full support and co-operation to the JAC formed the under the initiative of Kuki Inpi, Sadar Hills regarding the incident.
The forum also urged the Government to look into the matter at the earliest.