Procurement of MMG by Manipur police disproportionate: KIM
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, September 14 2024: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) said that procurement of 7.62mm MMG MK 2A1 by Manipur police and its possible deployment in the ongoing conflict is not only disproportionate but will also exacerbates the already volatile situation.

According to a KIM statement, the 7.62mm MMG MK 2A1 is a conventional wartime weapon typically reserved for high-intensity conflict scenarios between nations.

It is a highly sophisticated weapon that is rarely employed even by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles in counter-insurgency operations.

As a result, its deployment in a domestic conflict is not only disproportionate but will also exacerbates the already volatile situation.

The attempt to deploy these sophisticated weaponry has caused confusion and anxiety among the public, raising concerns about the state government's intentions in acquiring such a lethal weapon for use in the ongoing conflict between communities.

Potential use of such advanced artillery is particularly alarming for the Kuki-Zo people, KIM said adding that introduction of 7.62mm MMG MK 2A1 in the present conflict will have dire consequences for the Kuki-Zo community.

KIM urged the Government of India to address this issue and reconsider the necessity of deploying such advanced weaponry in an internal conflict.

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