Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 03:
Questioning the motive of MAFYF in organising a Wakat Meepham yesterday to oppose the ongoing army operation at Khengjoi, Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO), Khengjoi Block asserted that there is no such organisation called Peace and Development Committee under Khengjoi Block from which MAFYF had collected information.
In a statement, secretary general of the student body Jamlet Haokip said it should be remembered that so far more than 35 persons have been killed or maimed for life in landmines planted by UGs.
But none of the valley based social organisations had come forward to condemn such barbaric acts of the outlawed UGs.
Where are the human rights conscious social leaders when people of Khengjoi were fighting against the outlawed UGs who took away the lives of the innocent villagers by planting landmines in the name of self protection against the security forces ?, he questioned, adding that it was only the KCA and KSO who raised their voice against such activities of the UGs.
Appealing to all social leaders not to play the communal card, KSO Khengjoi Block said that if there is any situation concerning the people of Khengjoi Block, the KCA and KSO in collaboration with Kuki Movement for Human Rights will tackle the issue.
The KSO Khengjoi block also urged the security forces to clear the area of landmines so that the people of the area could once again live without fear in their search for daily sustenance.
The student body further appealed to both the security forces and the UGs operating in the area to avoid maximum collateral damage and protect the civilian from their ongoing battle.