Kuki-Zo community protests removal of Assam Rifles, mass stir planned
Source: Chronicle News Service
Kangpokpi, September 07 2024:
Protests erupted at Motbung model village in Kangpokpi on Saturday against the removal of 9 and 22 Assam Rifles from Kuki-Zo dominated areas.
Under the aegis of Committee oh Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills; Kuki-Zo com munity began agitation against the removal Assam Rifles from Kuki-Zo dominated areas, starting from Motbung model village in Kangpokpi district on Saturday.
The protest which was held in the form of sit-in saw hundreds df Kuki-Zo demonstrators raising their voices against the government's decision.
Protesters chanted slogans like 'Don't remove Assam Rifles', 'Removing Assam Rifles is removing peace' and 'We demand Union Territory' .
Meanwhile, Kuki-Zo community has called for a mass fasting prayer on Sunday in their respective churches across Sadar Hills which will be followed by a massive rally on Monday.
The rally aims to intensify the agitation if the Central government does not revert the order of removing Assam Rifles from Kuki-Zo dominated areas.