UKLF clarifies, says it has nothing to do with NSCN-IM
Source: IT News
Imphal, December 01 2016:
Armed group UKLF has clarified that it has not brought NSCN-IM cadres at Moreh as alleged by KNA/ KNO.
In a press statement the outfit said that the UKLF cadres entered Moreh to put down the excesses committed by KNA-KNO on the innocent civilians of Moreh.
It said the claimed by KNA-KNO that, UKLF has brought in around 30 NSCM-IM into Moreh is totally fabricated and comes from a hideous proganda of KNA to instill fear and discord amongst the communities of Moreh.
"The Police, the Commandos and the 11AR are aware of UKLF's presence in Moreh and that there are no NSCM-IM cadres amongst UKLF cadres.
All CSOs like HTC, KSO, KWU etc, tribe leaders, ward leaders in our operational area south of the highway have been cognizant of the fact that this is just a cheap propaganda to malign the name of UKLF", the statement added.
The sole reason UKLF today is in Moreh is due to the excesses committed by KNA-KNO on innocent civilians of Moreh, said the UKLF statement.
The statement further stated that KNA-KNO has long been exploiting the people of Moreh and treating them like non Kuki region and alleged the group of collecting huge amount from non kuki election contenders.