KSO GHQ condemns 25 GR over Seikholen killing
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, October 05 2015:
The Kuki Students' Organization, General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) has today strongly condemned the killing of Seikholen Haokip by 25 Gorkha Rifles on October 1.Seiboi Haokip, General Secretary, KSO-GHQs while condemning the alleged deceit and lies of the 25 GR said that the deceased civilian was killed in an ambush laid by the Gorkha Rifles to attack ZUF cadres.
He continued that the deceased along with Thensei Haokip had gone to Khoupum village to procure household provisions and were on their way home to Songkong village when they were shot at by the army men.
Thensei Haokip barely escaped with his life while Seikholen died at the spot further said Seiboi Haokip while alleging that the army men on knowing that they had killed an innocent civilian tried to cover up their track by donning the dead body in camouflage dress.
He further alleged that the army men even lodged an FIR at Khoupum police station claiming that the victim was a ZUF cadre.
While vehemently condemning the alleged act of deceit and lie by the army men, the student body leader remarked that it was a blatant violation of human rights and the army has taken the life of a man who is the sole bread earner of a family with five small children.
The student body also warned that it would not condone the killing of an innocent civilian if the case is not settled to the full satisfaction of his family.