New UG outfit floated
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, March 02 2011:
A Zeliangrong based militant outfit has been floated with the title, "Zeliangrong Ringtelo," meaning 'Long live the Zeliangrong people' .
The new outfit christened as Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) was floated on February 25 with a primary aim to protect Zeliangrong interests.
Talking to Newmai News Network today, the chairman of the outfit, Kamson said ZUF stands for Zeliangrong unity.
According to the chairman outfit, who wants to be identified only as Kamson, ZUF is purely democratic in its principles.
"We will defend the land and resources of the Zeliangrong people, our culture, our historical values, traditional and customary habitats of the Zeliangrong community," pledged Kamson.
He also said ZUF's jurisdiction falls over the 'Zeliangrong Naga' inhabited areas in Assam, Manipur and Nagaland.
Kamson then stated that ZUF is not against other revolutionary groups.
"ZUF shall strive to maintain good relations with other revolutionary movements in the north eatern states".
The Zeliangrong militant chief said that ZUF shall strive to protect the interest of other minority groups and tribes in the region.
ZUF appeals to all for co-operation, support and help of all kinds "in defence of human rights" .
Jenchui Kamei is the 'commander-in-chief of the outfit, Aihong Remroi Inpui is the outfit's 'joint secretary' or (secretary in-charge), Hensin Kamson is 'finance secretary' and Nickson Thoitak is the ZUF deputy 'commander-in-chief' .