Yairipok Nungbrang opposes withdrawal of state forces
Source: Chronicle News Service

Thoubal, December 13 2023: Opposing government's order to withdraw commando teams from Yairipok Nungbrang village under Andro assembly constituency, the villagers gathered outside the local camp of the state forces and blocked the gate on Wednesday.

It can be mentioned that Yairipok Nungbrang villagers abandoned their houses and took shelter in various relief camps consequent to the ethnic conflict that broke out on May 3.They returned back only after three teams of police commandos were stationed in the village.

But, as reports of their withdrawal spread the villagers started protesting against the government's move on Wednesday.

Speaking to media persons, one of the meira paibi leaders pointed out that the village is surrounded by Kuki villages such as Kamuching, Kamu Tampak, Bongba Khullen and Lairok Vaiphei with a radius of one km away from the Yairipok Nungbrang.

She continued that at a time when the villagers are living in fear, the government's decision to pull out the commando teams that are protecting the village is not acceptable.

The meira paibi leader further asserted that in no condition should the state forces be withdrawn from the village and till the government sends replacement for they will not allow departure of those stationed.

She also cautioned of launching intense agitations if the government does not heed their demand.

During the protest, the agitators chanted slogans demanding that state forces should not be withdrawn from the village.

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