No organisation called Kuki-Zo Council: Govt
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR

Imphal, December 18 2024: The Government of Manipur would like to address certain claims made by an organisation identifying itself as the Kuki-Zo Council recently.

Upon investigation, it has been found that no such organisation exists in Manipur.

The origin and authenticity of this group are highly questionable.

There is no district by the name Lamka, mentioned as a headquarters in Manipur.

This raises strong suspicions regarding the external origins of such organisations that appear to operate outside legal and administrative frameworks.

In the light of growing security concerns arising out of influx from neighbouring countries, the Union Min istry of Home Affairs has re-imposed the Protected Area Regime in the states of Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland.

With this re-imposition, the movement of foreigners visiting Manipur will be closely monitored, and they are required to obtain the necessary Protected Area Permits (PAP) in accordance with the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958 .

The police are actively looking into this matter and an FIR will be lodged to ascertain the true nature and intent behind such misleading activities.

The people of Manipur are urged to exercise caution and not to pay heed to statements or claims from organisations of dubious origins, which have been surfacing recently with the apparent intention of creating confusion and unrest.

The government remains committed in maintaining peace and harmony in the state and advises the citizens to remain vigilant and trust only credible sources of information.

Further updates will be shared as investigations progress.

The government further urges the media fraternity, both national and local media houses, to refrain from giving publicity to such press releases from unauthorised organisations/individuals.

The central government and its agencies are also appealed to disregard such claims from unverified organisations.

The restoration of peace and harmony amongst our communities is of utmost importance at this juncture more than ever.

The government will not tolerate any action that threatens to disrupt the peace process.

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