ZRA clarifies on death of cadre at Chothe village
Source: IT News

Imphal, March 18 2021: In connection with the death of a cadre of the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) at Chothe village the outfit currently ensuing Suspension of Operation with the government clarified that ZRA has no designated camp at Chothe village, Bishenpur district.

The ZRA statement said that those inmates lodged at Chothe Surrenderee camp under the disgruntled, morally deficit and misguidance of Mr Aikhenthang @ Calvin H were dubbed as "Calvin individual cadres, vide Orders, Imphal the 27th July, 2020, Home Department, Government of Manipur" .

The statement said that Calvin H, once VicePresident of Zomi Re-unification Organisation/Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRO/ZRA), was terminated way back in November 14, 2018 for his arrogant, egregious, over ambitious, coup attempt and anti-organisation activities.

Since then, ZRO/ZRA has no connection whatsoever with Calvin H .

It said on the fateful night of March 16, 2021 Mr Lianchinkhup alias Boipu Haokip stabbed to death Mr T Tongminthang and greviously wounded Mr Robert at Chothe Surrenderee camp.

The above mentioned trio were never a cadre of ZRA but hired by Calvin H as paid volunteers on contract basis to quench his unsatiable thrist for money and power.

The unfortunate incident happening on March 16, 2021 at Chothe Surrenderee camp is shocking and could have been avoided had Mr Calvin H remained a loyal, faithful and a trusted comrade of the Organisation.

ZRO/ZRA while vehemently condemning the heinous crime committed by Mr Boipu Haokip, it condoles the untimely demise of Mr T Tongminthang and prays for the speedy recovery of Mr Robert.

ZRO/ZRA also urges the state government to act in haste for the surrender ceremony of Mr Calvin H and his individual cadres so as to avoid another catastrophic incident.

The macabre event occuring at Chothe Surenderee camp is a shame not only for the Zomi community but also for the state government as well, the statement added.

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