Aimol bodies state stand on IRB camp plan
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 27 2021:
Aimol Tribe Union Manipur (ATUM), Aimol Students' Union Manipur (ASUM), AImol Village Authorities and Aimol Women Union welcomed the June 23 decision of the state cabinet approving the Home Department to ahead with structural constructions for setting up the 11th IRB Battalion camp at Saivom Village, Tengnoupal.
However, the bodies condemned the government for giving the green signal to the IRB facility plan without taking prior and informed consent of the landowner.
On behalf of the Aimol organisations, ASUM general secretary Kh Lalchung Aimol stated that the process for establishment of the IRB unit without the consent of the landowners is unacceptable.
The general secretary also appealed to authorities and department concerned to consult with the genuine landowners before commencing the construction works.