CoTU claims body of Lalgouthang Singsit
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, March 12 2025: The body of one Lalgouthang Singsit, who succumbed to injuries during a violent clash with security forces on March 8, was claimed on Wednesday.

For five days, the body remained unclaimed at the Kangpokpi District Hospital Morgue as the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) stood firm on their demands for cancellation of free movement along the highway and a judicial inquiry against Kangpokpi SP, along with his immediate transfer.

However, as the demands evoked no positive response, including after two rounds of failed negotiations with the government, CoTU, along with the victim's family and tribal leaders of Sadar Hills, decided on Wednesday that they would no longer plead for justice from those who refused to listen.

They claimed Lalgouthang's body and brought him home to Keithelmanbi for a final night of mourning.

"We will no longer talk with the government over Lalgouthang's killing," said CoTU general secretary Lamminlun Singsit.

"Tomorrow, March 13, we will lay him to rest at the Martyrs' Cemetery in Phaijang - for he is not just our loss but our fallen warrior" .

With regards to the indefinite total shutdown, CoTU stated that a final decision would be made by the Kuki-Zo Council after the burial, according to a report filed by our Kangpokpi correspondent.

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