Homecoming of KNLF cadres under process
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, May 13 2014 :
Necessary official process for housing cadres of Kuki National Liberation Front (KNLF) at their designated camp has been completed with due approval of both the Central and State Government, informed a PRO IGAR (S) release.
KNLF, who had signed the suspension of operation (SoO) agreement with the Government of India and the Manipur State on September 9, have been delivered the gift of true homecoming by IGAR (South) in a record time, which is unparalleled in the history of Manipur, said the PRO release while pointing out it is the first time, that within six months of the KNLF homecoming, the group has been given their own camp and relocated from their temporary camp.
As per sources, the KNLF group had requested for setting up of a model camp for their families at Semol village under Khengjoi Block of Chandel district, as most of the surrendered cadres belong to the area of Semol.
Accordingly 26 Sector Assam Rifles of IGAR (South) pursued the request with both the Government of India as well as the Manipur Government for establishing the KNLF camp at Semol which stands approved.
The early approval of the State and the Central Government is a testimony, that IGAR (South) has not only ensured an early rehabilitation of the KNLF cadres but is also committed to their true homecoming and union with their families and friends, expressed the release.
Meanwhile, the army unit of the 26 Sector Assam Rifles is leaving no stone unturned, to fast track bringing up of the model camp for the KNLF cadres at Semol village.
The construction of the camp will not only pave a way for the cadres of KNLF to lead a respectful life as true citizens of India but will also send a strong message to the other outfits to abjure the path of violence and join the mainstream, it added.