Chandel ADC Member clarifies
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 02 2016:
Ch Chanthoi Aimol, EM of ADC, Chandel has categorically
denied the allegation levelled by the Dy Kilonser (Caretaker),
NSCN-IM Khurmi Region.
In a statement, Ch Chanthoi Aimol said that the allegation
against him was baseless.
Aimols are not a Naga tribe, he asserted while adding that
'it is very clear from their history, culture, tradition, language.'
There will be no researchers or social scientist who can be
bought and paid to prove that Aimols are Naga.
Aimols are not only confined to Manipur, they are scattered
in other parts of the world as well.
A living history cannot be
changed by evil designed over a mere press statement.
Aimols
in reality belong to the Chin-Kuki-Mizo ethnic groups,
Chanthoi asserted.
He further said that a hard-core member of NSCN-IM who
hails from Aimol Satu village is very much involved in the
killing of Thongkhogin Haokip as per the report of the wife
of the deceased.
He further appealed to all major communities of the State
to shun violence and not to disturb minorities in their efforts
to preserve and protect their identities.