Source: Hueiyen News Service / Newmai News Network
Imphal, May 13 2009:
ASSERTING TO maintain peace and harmony in the Nungleiband areas of Khoupum Valley, Tamenglong district in Manipur following the indiscriminate firing by the militants on May 12, the United Naga Council (UNC) has urged the Government of India and Government of Manipur to step up vigil in the disturbed area.
The UNC has condemned the incident of Tuesday suspected to be carried out by the Kuki militants namely Kuki National Front, (KNF-MC).
Further the council has appealed all the militant outfits to respect and appreciate peace and harmony that has been enjoying by the people till date.
The UNC further cautioned in the press release that such terror acts would only create tensions and the outbreak of ethnic violence among the different communities.
The UNC has urged the Government of India and Government of Manipur to control from terrorizing the villagers of the Nungleiband areas to refrain from the ethnic clashes and maintain peace in the area and therefore immediately open a security post.