ZDV bans on Zou community extortion
Source: The Sangai Express / S Singlianmang Guite
Lamka, December 01 2013 :
The Zou Defence Volunteer, a signatory of SoO and headed by Kamkhanpau today made an appeal to the Zou community in particular and the general public especially who are under Zomi banner to preserve love, peace and tranquility to attain full security of each and every individual.
A statement issued by one Caleb Thang, Secy I&P ZDV/Hq said no demand or extortion should be made to the Zou village chiefs, contractors, politicians and bureaucrats among the Zou community.
It also said summoning of Zou village chiefs in the name of self-styled Zou Suankhual Pawlpi (ZSP) by unknown gang party and thereby making monetary demand be stopped.
It clarified that the ZDV has no knowledge and does not acknowledge the statement issued in the past in the name of ZDV, and further asserted that ZDV would be always in the service of the public and would appreciate diplomatic goodwill approach in all aspect.
Lastly it warned that any action or activities which are against the SoO ground rules or which may inflict the peaceful mindset of the people will be dealt with accordingly.