Namdunlong scuffle : TKLI, Namdunlong Village Thoubei present different statements
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 05 2022:
Tangkhul Katamnao Long, Imphal (TKLI) and Namdunlong Village Thoubei, Youth Club and Women Society have presented contradicting statements in connection with the scuffle which broke out among two communities on the night of October 31 last at Namdunlong area.
Regarding the incident, a press meet was held at Namdunlong community hall where Namdunlong Village Thoubei/Pei, Youth Club and Women Society have termed the incident as really unfortunate and appealed to TKLI to withdraw the baseless allegations raised on the Thoubei.
Speaking at the press meet, Namdunlong Village Thoubei secretary, Aguilung Gangmei informed that a meeting was held in the Court of Thoubei on the next day after the incident attended by members of both the parties.
During the meeting, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the two parties that no further statements will be made in connection with the incident.
However, contrary to the agreement, the TKLI president issued a rejoinder on November 2 last blaming Namdunlong Village for the incident which is unacceptable, he added.
Therefore he appealed to TKLI to withdraw such allegations at the earliest.
On the other hand, TKLI organised a press meet at Tangkhul Avenue where its president, Thansing WS stated that the issue was resolved as per the Naga customary law.
He expressed discontentment that after such an agreement, 'Namdunlong Thoubei is trying to tarnish the image of TKLI thereby making fabricated claims' .
Reacting strongly against such controversial statements, he appealed to all concerned to refrain from any sort of acts which may mislead the public and potray TKLI in the wrong light.