Kuki threat to MFR staffers upsets RNSOM
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 08 2024:
Rongmei Naga Students' Organisation (RNSOM) has strongly condemned repeated issuance of threat, and cautioned any individual, communities or group against disturbing the smooth functioning and operation of transports of essential commodities to the people of the state through railway and roadways in Rongmei Naga land, especially under the administrative jurisdiction of Tamenglong and Noney districts, or face the consequences.
In a release, RNSOM conveyed that it has reports about NF Railway staff detained and later released after issuing life threat on January 30 by around 50 Kukis in camouflage uniform between Jiribam and Vangaichungpao.
There is a report of threat again on social media warning with "unforeseen consequences for the train and its passengers" between Vangaichungpao and Kaimai stations by Kuki-Zo Volunteers Western Zone against the operation of Jiribam-Khongsang (Sangrung) train, it claimed.
RNSOM also conveyed that the operation of NF Railway at least between Jiribam and Khongsang (Sangrung) is a great achievement of the government which was a long awaited and cherished dream of the whole state.
"Despite the present issues facing in the state, there should be uninterrupted supplies of goods and commodities," it said.
The student body also emphasised that it will continue to monitor the matter to ensure that no untoward incident occurs which could hamper the daily normal lives of the people in near future because of the present crises or whatever the reason is, "We will continue to extend every help like before to anyone, therefore, we would also humbly remind every roadway transporter (government and private) and NF Railway to feel free for approaching us anytime in any case of disturbances or inconveniences along NH-37 and NF Railway route," it said.
RNSOM also prayed for restoration of peace in the state and appealed to both the communities in conflict to make every effort to reconcile and look forward for the bright future that lies ahead.