Many including JAC refute NRFM's charge
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, March 28 2023:
Many in Kangpokpi including the JAC have refuted National Revolutionary Front Manipur's charge that Seigunlal Misao, the murdered Class XII student was a drug peddler.
Notably, Seigunlal Misao was shot dead by bike borne assailants on March 25 evening near his residence at Sharon Veng, Motbung and later, the National Revolutionary Front Manipur (NRFM) had claimed responsibility accusing the teen of dealing drugs despite repeated warnings.
Meanwhile, the NRFM's allegations has infuriated the public and the JAC which had earlier agreed to claim the body of the teen today after postmortem has taken a U-turn.
JAC convenor, Paominlun Lhouvum said the NRFM's accusation has enraged the public and the family members and the JAC have decided not to claim the body.
As NRFM has claimed responsibility, he said the JAC has faith in the State Government that it will do what is necessary to deliver justice.
He reminded that the Chief Minister had said that all perpetrators would be arrested within three days.
Meanwhile, Seigunlal Misao's mother said she has been hurt deeply by the baseless accusation and stated that her son did indulge in such activities as accused.
She will not claim the body unless the culprits are booked, said the mother.
The Motbung Village Authority secretary, Letkhohao Lhouvum too said NRFM's accusation is false and unfounded and a made-up claim.
He said the Motbung Village Authority is fully aware of Seigunlal's identity and can vouch for his moral character.
He was a genuine, submissive, non-drinker who never used drugs or sold them, the VA secretary added.
He went on to assert that NRFM's accusation is a nefarious plot to conceal the murderer's heinous deeds and mislead the inquiry with various fake theories and made-up tales.
Konsam Surjit, on behalf of Motbung Meetei Development Committee said he was one of Seigunlal's teachers and added the teen was a sincere, committed, dutiful and hardworking student having very good manners.
The Thadou Youth Association Sadar Hills Joint Headquarters and non-SoO Kuki militant outfit Kuki National Front-Nehlun (KNF-N) have also strongly condemned the merciless and cold blooded killing of Seigunlal Misao and refuted NRFM's charge.