Zeliangrong bodies condemn, demand apology
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 10 2015:
Strongly denouncing the killing of GD Angam alias Gaikhuingam Gondamei of Marangching (Makhom) Part IV on Feb 8 by the ZUF, the Zeliangrong Union (AMN) and other Zeliangrong bodies including ZB, Rongmei, Liangmei, Zemei, Inpui Councils, ZYF and ZSU have demanded an apology from the ZUF within three days.
A statement signed by Azang Rongmei, general secretary, ZU (AMN) said that the deceased was the vice-chairman of ZU (Noney Zone) and earned the love of the people of the area.
It also said that taking such a decision by the armed militants on civilians is not acceptable to the Zeliangrong people and their customary law.
Any dispute should be decided by the village Pei (Thoubei) first and then the VA and ZU courts.
After trying any case through these bodies, they (ZUF) can take their decision to suit their principle, it said.
Pointing out that all Zeliangrong people and frontal organisations are against the decision taken on Angam, the statement also said that the allegations levelled against the deceased are not acceptable to the people.
It added that the Zeliangrong people would take a decision in this regard if the ZUF fails to apologise to the public on the matter within three days.