Kuki-Zo community protests against proposes withdrawal of AR
Source: The Sangai Express
Kangpokpi, August 02 2024:
The Kuki-Zo community across the Sadar Hills of Kangpokpi District took to the streets today in protest against a proposed plan to withdraw the Assam Rifles from the State and against Chief Minister N Biren Singh's attempt to pass through Kangpokpi for his scheduled visit to Senapati on August 3 .
A large number of protestors gathered at Gamgiphai, the zone between Kangpokpi and Imphal West, staging a series of protests, including a sit-in, to voice their opposition to the alleged proposal to replace the Assam Rifles with other Central forces.
The protesters were particularly incensed by the Chief Minister's plans to pass through Kangpokpi on his way to a meeting in Senapati, a neighbouring district.
The Kuki-Zo community views this move as provocative and unacceptable, given their accusations against N Biren Singh of orchestrating violence against their community.
Meanwhile, vehemently opposing and warning Chief Minister N Biren Singh against attempting to pass through Kuki-Zo dominated areas, the Kuki-Zo community emphasized that the Chief Minister, whom they accused of masterminding violence against their community, is not welcome in their lands.