Kwakta villagers oppose proposed CRPF camp, warn of mass agitation
Source: The Sangai Express

Moirang, July 07 2026: Villagers of Kwakta in Bishnupur district have strongly opposed the State Government's decision to lease 25 acres of land for a proposed CRPF battalion camp, warning that any attempt to establish the camp against the wishes of the people would trigger a massive public agitation.

The opposition was voiced during a press conference held on Tuesday at Ibudhou Nongpok Ningthou Apanba Apanbi Haraobung, where villagers and representatives of various organisations condemned the reported 20-year lease agreement for land located at CS Dag No 7006 under Village No 91-Kwakta.Addressing the media, village representative Longjam Priya recalled that nearly two months had passed since two children were killed in a bomb attack at Tronglaobi.

She said that during the protests that followed the incident, three civilians were allegedly killed in firing by Central security forces.

Priya claimed that following discussions between the Government and the public after the incident, an assurance had been given to replace the Central forces with State forces.

However, she alleged that no such step had been taken so far.

She further stated that, while the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is investigating the killing of the two children, the Government had signed a 20-year lease agreement for a CRPF battalion camp without consulting the residents of Tronglaobi, Terakhongshangbi, Khudekpi and Kwakta.

The villagers, she asserted, would not accept the proposed camp.

Maintaining that the villagers would not accept the proposed camp, Priya said that if the Government intended to strengthen security, it should deploy forces in the hill areas where, according to her, "Kuki narco-terrorists" were operating.

She added that if the Government intended to protect the people of Kwakta, State security forces should be deployed instead of Central forces, warning that various forms of agitation could be launched if the proposal was not withdrawn.

Social activist Jaya Khangembam also criticised the Government's reported move, stating that it was contrary to the people's demand for a military crackdown following the killing of the two children and for the replacement of Central forces after the deaths of three civilians during the protest.

She informed that a memorandum had already been submitted to the Chief Minister, the Home Minister and the Deputy Commissioner of Bishnupur, urging the Government to respond to the concerns raised by the people at the earliest.

The press conference was attended by villagers of 91-Kwakta and representatives of several organisations from different areas.

Copies of the alleged lease agreement and the receive copy of the memorandum, endorsed by 16 organisations, were also shown to the media.

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