Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 22:
Decrying the inaction of the State Government to the recent killing of two innocent Tangkhul cattle traders allegedly by an underground outfit in collusion with the Myanmarese army, four Tangkhul bodies have warned of launching agitation against the Government if their demands were not considered within October 25.The demands has highlighted in a memorandum submitted jointly to the Chief Minister by Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL), Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong (TKS), Tangkhul Shanao Long (TSL) and Tangkhul Mayar Ngala Long (TMNL) include take up action against SDO Kamjong and OC of Chassad Police Station for the dereliction of duties, payment of ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakhs to each of the families of the deceased and flushing out all the underground elements which are not in ceasefire with the Government of India.
The memorandum signed by TNL president Ramthing Hungyo, TKS speaker S Ramhaoleng, TSL president Silla J Khonghay and TMNL vice president Wungmakhok V Zimik observed that the people of Ukhrul district are extremely disturbed and aggrieved by the incident.
The Tangkhuls are aggrieved and angered at the complete silence of the State Government despite having been timely informed for immediate necessary action, the memorandum said.
It is also unfortunate that the three Tangkhul MLAs are maintaining complete indifference to the incident, the memorandum said, adding that the protest rally taken out at Kamjong by the public on October 17 against the killing had also strongly condemned the indifferent attitude of the State Government and the MLAs concerned.