Give peace a chance : UNC to Tangkhul folks
Source: The Sangai Express / Newmai News Network

Senapati, October 03 2024: A day after deadly clash between Hunphun (Ukhrul) and Hungpung (Hundung) villagers in Ukhrul district, the United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed to members of both the villages to "give peace a chance" and refrain from taking up arms against one another.

"The era of head hunting as sports and glorifying one's chopped head as trophy are old ways and the days of the past.

It is a natural phenomenon for any human race to have disagreement and conflict over land resources but violence is not a means for ends of conflict," UNC said.

Notably, the clash broke out between members of the villages yesterday.

The clash yesterday involving hours of exchange of fire among the villagers killed 3 and injured at least 40 persons.

The death toll has risen to 4 after one at JNIMS hospital in Imphal succumbed to his injuries today. The United Naga Council (UNC) said members of villages of Hunphun and Hungpung should "give peace a chance in the greater interest of humanity" .

"With the advent of Christianity in our land, our ancestors have abandoned our old ways of life and always followed the path of 'reasoning'.

So, let us reason together and shun further exacerbation of violence and killings to restore peace and cohesion," said the UNC. Lamenting over the incident and casualties, the UNC urged headmen and village authorities of Hunphun and Hungpung to calm their people and pave the way for a peaceful dialogue.

The UNC appealed to members of the villages to take a bold step and a higher road towards restoring peace, leaving aside all the bitterness.

It urged the villagers to put at rest all possible confrontation and bloodshed for the sake of "our" elders, children and younger generations.

"Let us embrace compassion, love and forgiveness instead of getting ourselves embroiled in senseless fighting.

Let peace and sanity prevail," it added.

The UNC offered its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

"Our hearts go out to all our friends who have sustained injuries," it said.

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