Source: The Sangai Express
Lamka, Aug 17:
A press statement issued by Zomi Students Federation today slams the recent escalation of lawlessness and failure of Govt machineries in Churachandpur district and apologetically term the state system as represented by dilapidated empty Govt buildings, camouflage and bullet-proof vehicle, malfunctioning of PDS and deaf and dumb elected representatives.
It also accused the Assam Rifles of playing dubious role in formenting and igniting armed confrontation between various armed groups.
The shoot-outs at Lhangzol, Compound Veng, Khengjang and Saidan within a very short span of times bear a testimony of the fact that AR loves indulging in pitting one group against the other, it said adding such tactic only witness heightened tension between various groups rather than curbing their activities.
Claiming that ransom, kidnapping, communal distort, torture and killing thrives well with the deployment of AR, it cite instances where the 'sentinels' proved to be fertile ground for hostility and communal animosity even as it reminds the AR that peace could not be conquered but has to be won.In fact, the federation also notes that despite the sinister policy of the 'sentinels' and callous attitude of the Govt and elected representatives, the spiraling violence in the society is not entirely due to their handiwork but also due to the inaction of righteous persons.
With regards to the Public Distribution System the federation said it is a luxury for the people of Lamka that they could not afford, while it was meant for humanitarian service extended to the poorest of the poor.