Naga Legislators Forum condemns
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 20 2023:
Naga Legislators Forum (NLF) has condemned in the strongest terms the naked parading of two Kuki-Chin women by an unruly mob, the video of which has gone viral after it was circulated in social media.
Addressing media persons at his Lamphelpat official quarter here on Thursday, Water Resource minister Awangbow Newmai, who is also the NLF convenor, said that the communal violence which erupted in the state since May 3 last has led to the loss of many lives and destruction of properties with crisis is still continuing with frequent gun fights reported along the foothills.
He expressed strong resentment that the naked parading of Chin-Kuki women has put the Manipuri society in shame in front of the whole world.
All those involved in the heinous crime should be booked and punished according to the law of the land.
Awangbow also informed that Naga MLAs have been contributing their mite to restore peace in Manipur-in addition to the help rendered by the Naga CSOs.
Despite efforts from all sides it is very unfortunate that we have not been able to achieve the desired goal till this day, he said and stressed that everyone irrespective of religion, caste and creed strive to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.