Khudei Khuman village authority clarifies, association and union condemns
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 21 2017:
The Khudei Khuman village authority has clarified that the allegations made by the villagers of Machi regarding the villagers of Khudei Khuman attacking the womenfolk of Machi with guns when they came to compromise is false and baseless.
A press release issued by the Khudei Khuman Village Authority asked why the people of Machi came accompanied by Assam Rifles personnel if their intentions were just to compromise.
It further alleged that despite repeated request through loudspeaker not to enter the village, the people of Machi forced their way through the front gate and set the houses on fire.
Strongly condemning the destruction caused to Khudei Khuman village properties by Machi villagers, it stated that the AR personnel remained mere spectator to the act and the unfortunate incident could have been prevented if they had intervened.
It however expressed gratitude to Maring frontal organisations for the generous help towards the victims.
On the other hand, the Machi Block Naga-Kuki Chiefs/Chairmen Association and the Maring Students' Union have expressed disappointment regarding the unfortunate incident.
A press release issued jointly by the two associations stated that the clash has affected the peace and harmony which existed between the two neighbouring villages and further expressed disappointment over the injury of four women of Machi village and the destruction of 11 houses in Khudei Khuman.It appealed to the people of both villages to maintain peace and harmony and also appealed to the district administration concerned to look into the matter at the earliest.