Kuki chiefs state stand on Sijang land row
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 04 2021:
The Kuki Chiefs Association Tengnoupal Block dismissed as unfounded claims by Machi Village Authority and Machi Land Protection Committee that L Sijang village and Khudei Khullen fall under Tengnoupal block as recognised by the government and is not under Machi Block.
A release by its KCA information secretary Khairninlen Mate stated that the letter of Machi village authority and MLPC of August 26, 2021 that their claim of L Sijang belonging to Machi is baseless and concocted.
"The land of present-day L Sijang village was initially bought with a sum of Rs 30,000 and a 'gong' from Khudei Khullen by Gomi village chief and later on by L Sijang village chief from Gomi," clarified the statement.
It also said Machi village cannot claim the land of L Sijang which borders Kabui Khullen bypassing the said village.
It also urged the two bodies not to create further problem but rather promote peaceful co existence.