ITAC warns state forces
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 08 2024:
Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee (ITAC), Pherzawl and Jiribam districts has warned Manipur police forces and commandos not to operate in ITAC jurisdiction.
In a release, ITAC Pherzawl & Jiribam stated that attacks and burning of numerous Hmar-Kuki-Zomi tribal houses, including church, in and around Jiribam town have forced the tribals to take a stand.
The burning of houses in the newly established village of Lamdai Khunou by angry mobs is a direct response to these attacks, it continued, while adding that the tribals will no longer remain silent in the face of such aggression.
To prevent further escalation of the current violence and for the safety of the tribals, total shutdown has been declared in all ITAC jurisdictional areas.
In case of emergency, passes will be issued by ITAC and volunteers on duty.
Anyone not adhering to the shutdown should be solely responsible if any untoward incidents happen to him/her, it added.