Dolaithabi village facing brunt of violence
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, May 13 2023:
Even as incidents of armed Kuki militants threatening villages in the foothill areas are reported on daily basis aftermath of the communal clash between Kuki and Meetei, Dolaitha-bi village in Saikul area of Kangpokpi district is one of many villages located in the foothills, which is facing the brunt of constant threats from armed Kuki militants.
The peace loving people of the village have been hit hard by the violence and ha-tred between communities due to nefarious design and actions of some miscreants from outside the village.
Since the onset of the current situation, Dolaithabi village has been in limelight due to several firing incidents between the people of two communities and Manipur police commandos.
According to an informed source, the villagers are in panic and living in fear.
To arrest the situation and to bring the situation to nor-malcy, additional forces of Assam Rifles have been de-ployed in Dolathabi village area.
However, due to some unknown miscreants from outside Saikul area, the path to normalcy is taking its time in the village.
Assam Rifles troops are urging both Kuki and Meetei communities to maintain peace and calm in the area with the hope to restore normal peaceful life in near future, added the source.