PICK demands judicial enquiry
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 25 2026:
Peace and Integrity Committee, Kyamgei (PICK) has demanded an independent judicial enquiry headed by a retired High Court Judge into the October 19 incident at Khongbal Tangkhul Sunurok Uyok Ching in which three persons were killed and four others injured.
In a press release, PICK said the Government should explain the incident to the people and own responsibility.
The committee said local residents had requested deployment of UNLF/MPA battalion in the area and the Chief Minister and Home Minister had assured them that no harm would come to them.
The committee also claimed that villagers had resumed jhum cultivation and related activities in the area after Assam Rifles stationed at Khongbal Tangkhul told them it was safe.
PICK demanded that the enquiry report be made public.
Expressing condolences to the families of Lairanlakpam Inaobi, Arubam Ronil and Kshetrimayum Sunil who were killed in the incident, PICK and All Kyamgei Nupi Chaokhat Thourang Lup said they will extend support to the JAC formed against the killings.




