"Attack at Koutruk on Independence Day an insult to Indian Govt"
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 17 2023:
Manipur Women's Federation (MWF) has asserted that the attack carried out by Kuki militants at Koutruk on India's Independence Day is an insult to all Indians and the Government of India in particular.
In a release, MWF said that while the people were celebrating the Independence Day, Kuki militants attacked Meitei villages in Koutruk on Thursday.
The Federation stated that such acts of terrorism creating fear and panic among the people even on the country's Independence Day should not be taken lightly by both the State and Central Government and consider it as a threat to the National sovereignty & integrity.
The Federation also highlighted that since the conflict began on May 3 last, Kuki terrorist have committed various atrocities including rape, bomb blast and murder of three men who were sleeping in their home at Kwakta.
MWF further questioned the silence of the Governor of Manipur over the incessant attacks carried out by Kuki terrorists in the State which has led to the loss of many innocent civilians and properties in the State.