Govt questions authenticity of Kuki body
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, December 18 2024:
The Govemment of Manipur has said that the origin and authenticity of the self proclaimed group Kuki-Zo Council is highly questionable.
Upon investigation, it has been found that no organization exists in the name of Kuki-Zo Council in Manipur.
The origin and authenticity of this group are highly questionable, said a statement from DIPR .
There also is no district by the name Lamka, mentioned as a headquarters in Manipur.
This raises strong suspicions regarding the external origins of such organizations that appear to operate outside legal and administrative frameworks.
In light of growing security concerns arising out of influx from neighbouring countries, the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, has reimposed the Protected Area Regime in the States of Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland.
With this reimposition, 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, as per the Government.
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 organizations of dubious origins, which have been surfacing recently with the apparent intention of creating confusion and unrest.
The Government remained committed to maintaining peace and harmony in the State and advised the citizens to remain vigilant and trust only credible sources of information.
Further updates will be shared as investigations progress, added the statement.
The Government further urged the media fraternity, both National and local media houses, to refrain from giving publicity to such press releases from unauthorised organisations/ individuals.