Khongsai Inpi, KSA reach an agreement
Source: The Sangai Express
Tengnoupal, July 25 2017:
In connection with the killing of Nengneingah Khongsai, d/o Letthang Khongsai of Mission Veng Moreh ward no 2 by a KNA cadre, Seikhosat Haokip on July 23, the Khongsai Inpi, Tengnoupal district has stated that the crime committed by the cadre was unintentional and a mishap, conveyed a press release issued by general secretary of Khongsai Inpi .
It stated that Khongsai Inpi (victims’s party) and KNA (culprit’s party) have come to a mutual agreement to amicably decide the case according to Kuki customary law .
It further stated that the culprit’s party carried out HEMKHAM (prevention of further crime), TOLTHEM (cleansing of crime committed) and all necessary customary practices and concluded the case in mutual understanding .
It appealed to the State Government and all CSOs and NGOs concerned to honour and respect the agreement for the welfare of all and further appealed not to publish any provocative report in the print media .
Meanwhile, the Kuki National Army (KNA) in its press release has condoled the death of Nengneingah Khongsai and has further acknowledged the legal action taken upon the culprit .
A press release issued by information and publicity secretary of KNA expressed gratitude to Khongsai Inpi, Tengnoupal for bringing an understanding with the victims family .
It also urged the State Government to honour the customary law and the understanding which have been reached between the two party.