KNO washes hand off KNLF
Source: The Sangai Express / S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, July 23 2012:
Clarifying that the KNLF is not part of SoO groups, the KNO today washes its hand on the alleged illegal activities of the former, saying it does not condoned their activities.
"They are presently in Myanmar sheltered by the Manipur Peoples Liberation Front (MPLF).
Their illegal activities are not condoned by the KNO.
The KNO is taking appropriate measures to prevent KNLF from operating in any of its operational areas under the circumstances," said a KNO statement issued to the press.
"It is important that no government of Manipur officials gets influence by claims of KNLF that they are carrying out their nefarious activities with the permission of KNO.
Any effort by government official to act against members of KNO on the basis of KNLF false claims would be contrary to the spirit of SoO," it added.
The statement signed by KNO's Under Secretary, Information and Publicity, T Stephen Kuki further asserted that should there be any doubt, it would only be proper to verify through the Joint Monitoring Group (JMG), appropriate channel.