UTLA claims
Source: The Sangai Express
Jiribam, September 20 2017:
UTLA Ghqs (Arms Wing) has claimed responsibility for the attack on Paniel Camp of UTLA/UTLF near Muktokhal (Leishangphai) village in Tamenglong district on Sept 16 killing three persons including a woman .
In a statement, publicity and information secretary of UTLA Ghqs (Arms Wing) Pharoah warned SK Thadou to quit and abandon the organisation.
It also blamed SK Thadou for allowing cadres' spouses to sleep in the cadres' dormitory which led to the killing of the woman .
Meanwhile, many womenfolk blocked National Highway-37 from 5 am of yesterday morning to protest the killing of the three persons.
The agitation was lifted following an agreement reached between Thadou Students' Association (TSA) and the Government.
During a meeting with Chief Minister N Biren and TSA leaders, it was agreed that an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each would be paid to the victims.
It was also agreed that those involved in the killing should be booked after registering a case at Jiribam PS .
Following the agreement, the last rites of the three victims were performed today as per Thadou customary law.