UNC sticks to stand on Alice case
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 28 2013:
In the light of the alleged inaction and the communal response of the Government of Manipur (GoM) to the continued captivity of Alice Kamei, a 14 year old tribal school girl by RPF/PLA since March 10, the United Naga Council has once again sought the immediate intervention of Govt of India and vindicate its position as the custodian of the Constitution.
A statement issued by the UNC today accused that the GoM, in blatant collusion with the militant group, has gone to the extent of absolving itself of its responsibilities of securing the release and safety of the girl child's custody by stating that Alice had joined the RPF/PLA on her own volition.
By doing so, the GoM has accepted the captivity of Alice by the militant group as normal.
Instead of upholding the Constitution, the GoM has heaped the responsibility upon the volition of the underaged girl.
It is clear that the GoM does not function under the Constitution nor with any rule of law, the UNC said.
Reiterating that the GoI should intervene immediately and vindicate its position as the custodian of the Constitution, the UNC cautioned that should the GoI also fail to intervene with action, it will be responsible for any eventuality that may arise out of this situation.
The UNC also pledged that it would not remain a silent spectator and be compelled to take up its own course of action should the captivity of Alice be allowed to continue.
Meanwhile, the UNC also appealed to the ZYF (AMN), AZSU(AMN) and ZSUM to review its decision on the indefinite bandh in view of the hardship faced by the general public and in anticipation of the intervention of the GoI in the matter.