Kuki group criticises Governor for meeting AT leaders
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 26 2025:
Kuki Organisation for Human Rights (KOHUR) has criticised Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for meeting Arambai Tenggol (AT), calling it an armed extremist group responsible for mass violence.
According to a PTI report, during the meeting on Tuesday, Bhalla sought AT's cooperation in restoring peace and normalcy in the strife-torn state.
The discussions also covered surrendering weapons under specific terms and conditions, the report quoted officials as saying.
"KOHUR strongly condemns Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla for holding a meeting with Korounganba Khuman and Robin Mangang, the leaders of Arambai Tenggol, an armed extremist group responsible for mass violence, ethnic persecution and destabilisation in Manipur," the Kuki group said in a statement.
It said the Kuki-Zo community will "not remain silent" while those responsible for their persecution are treated as political stakeholders.
Following the meeting with Bhalla, Arambai Tenggol's PRO Robin Mangang said, "The governor requested us to give up arms.
We have some terms and conditions and when those are fulfilled, we will surrender the weapons" .