THSU condemns joint survey at Kaiphundai
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 03 2023:
Strongly denouncing the notice served by Tamenglong Deputy Commissioner regarding joint survey of Kaiphundai Reserved Forest-extension, Tousem Headquarters Students' Union (THSU) has stated that Kaiphundai village is under the jurisdiction of Tousem Sub Division, Tamenglong and any survey to be conducted should be done with the consent of the indigenous inhabitants.
In a release, THSU information and publicity secretary Lungta Panme opposed the proposed joint survey to be conducted by Divisional Forest Officer, Jiribam and the Forest Department, Manipur while asserting that it will not tolerate any infringement on the rights of the native dwellers.
Encroachment on the land may lead to violence which they should not be held responsible, the secretary cautioned, while Urging the state government and the department concerned to revoke the order and use their wisdom in tackling such sensitive issues that infringe on the rights of the indigenous inhabitants.
Any untoward incident that may occur in carrying out the said survey without the consent of the native land owners will be the sole responsibility of the state government, he warned.