Kuki tribal bodies condemn arson in Kamjong, demand immediate investigation
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, April 24 2025: A wave of condemnation has swept through Kuki-Zo civil society following the arson attack on the villages of Gamphal and Haijang in Sahamphung Sub-Division, Kamjong district, on the morning of April 23 .

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) issued a scathing statement denouncing the arson and violence, which it says were carried out by miscreants from surrounding Tangkhul areas.

In a strongly worded condemnation, CoTU slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's perceived indifference to the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, contrasting his prompt reaction to a terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir with his silence on Manipur.

"The Prime Minister aborted his Saudi visit to respond to an attack in Pahalgam, yet remains deaf to the cries of hundreds of grieving families in Manipur," it stated.

Even under President's Rule, CoTU noted, constitutional authorities failed to act.

"With central oversight in place, the Governor still could not protect the villagers of Gamphal and Haijang, who were forced to flee as their homes were engulfed in flames," stated CoTU .

Meanwhile, the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO) Kamjong, Eastern Kuki Chiefs' Association (EKCA), Kuki Women Union (KWU) Kamjong, and South Eastern Kuki Youth Organisation (SEKYO) expressed unified outrage, highlighting that the attackers were armed with sophisticated weapons.

"This was not just an attack on property - it was a gross violation of human rights and a direct strike at the heart of communal peace," the communique stated.

The organizations demanded immediate and impartial investigation and swift prosecution of those responsible.

"We urge the security agencies to act decisively and ensure no further attacks on Kuki villages in Kamjong District," said Lalboi Haokip, President of KSO Kamjong.

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