Factional killings costing Tamenglong peace
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, July 06 2012:
With the intermittent factional killings and clashes among the different UG groups in Tamenglong district, tension remained high in different parts of the district even as security measures have been stepped up.
According to information received by Hueiyen Lanpao, people in Tamenglong district today fear of mingling with the UGs and they simply wish the UGs to remain confine within their respective camps.
It is unfortunate for the people of Tamenglong that the recent clash between two UG groups broke out despite an earlier agreement between the two UG groups to refrain from fighting.
Moreover, there is also a standing agreement that people would not support the attacker in case of clash.
With intermittent killings among the UG groups taking place, peace and harmony have been seriously impaired.
Today, a large number of security forces, including 13 Assam Rifles, Army, Manipur Police, 10 AR of Noney, 10 Dogger Regiment , VDF are patrolling round the clock in different parts of the district including Tamei, Noney, Khoupum and Nungba.
With news of an impending combing operation doing the round, people are also in a state of panic, though the when the combing operation would begin is yet to be ascertained.
Meanwhile, a public meeting held at Tamenglong Indoor Stadium yesterday decided to restrict the trespassing of UGs without the consent of the Village Authority.