KNF-N restricts tree-felling, fresh jhum cultivation in Kpi
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, January 10 2018:
The proscribed Kuki National Front (Nehlun) in its meeting held under its self- styled president Dr Napoleon Kremlin on January 7, discussed the activities and the administrative functioning of all departments under Island Sub Division of Kangpokpi District in last year, while adopting two important resolutions.
The press communiqu� of the outfit signed by its information and publicity secretary, Gogou Vaiphei stated that the resolutions adopted in the meeting included restriction in felling of trees and restriction of fresh jhum cultivation in dense forest area within Island block of Kangpokpi District for three consecutive years with immediate effect.
It said that the forest in the hilly region of the area should not be burned down under any circumstances and hunters should only hunt within their own respective village jurisdictions.It further cautioned that any violators will be treated accordingly and added that the organization will not bear any responsibility for any unwanted incident.
To rejuvenate and strengthen the outfit's position, the president approved the recommendations put up by the Commander in Chief of the outfit, James Kuki and reshuffled the responsibilities of its civil, finance and arms wings, it added.
The outfit press statement said that in the arms wing, Alex Kuki have been appointed as CO General Head Quarters while Kennedy Kuki have been appointed as organizing secretary in the Civil Department and Justin Kuki, David Kuki and Brandon Kuki have been appointed as Public Relation Officers respectively.
It further said that in the Finance Department of the outfit, Nelson Kuki will look after the General Headquarters, Max Kuki (Saikul and New Keithelmanbi), Amos Kuki (Kangpokpi), Ricky Kuki (Imphal), Tyson Kuki (Chandel and Tengnoupal District) and Samson (Churachandpur and Pherzawl District.