TKS, RKL condemn ambush on Chingai MLA
Source: Hueiyen News Service / Pamreiso Shimray
Ukhrul, May 02 2013:
Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS) and Raphei Katamnao Long (RKL) have condemned in the strongest term the assassination bid on MLA of Chingai A/C MK Preshow Shimray by cadres of a suspected armed group.
In separate press communiqu�s issued on Thursday, TKS and RKL have denounced the armed attack carried out against the entourage of Chingai MLA MK Preshow, who was also accompanied by Ukhrul Auotnomous District Council (UADC) executive member Horyaola Vashum on April 30 .
"The ambush laid against the legislator MK Preshow by unidentified gunmen is highly condemnable.
In case of any differences or misunderstanding, the matter should be sorted out through dialogue," stated TKS general secretary Mahirah Raihing.
Raihing also appealed to the responsible group to refrain from violence and adopt peaceful mean to resolve any issues.
Expressing serious grief and concern over the assassination bid, RKL president RS Kapangsing termed the "attack as an act of cowardice and cautions the armed group responsible for the attack not to repeat such misdemeanour in the future so as to maintain peace and harmony in the community" .
Further, RKL stated that assassination attempt on the public representative and leader is a matter of serious concern which calls for condemnation from all sections of society.