CoTU moots reopening Gamgiphai checkpoint
Source: The Sangai Express

Kangpokpi, April 12 2025: Following the road accident at Keithelmanbi Military Colony on April 11 where a Meitei man concealed among sacks of potatoes was injured en route to Imphal, the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills has expressed deep shock over the presence of the individual and mooted reopening of the Gamgiphai checkpoint to resume strict vehicle checking.

COTU said women volunteers were earlier deployed at Gamgiphai checkpoint to verify commuters travelling along National Highway-2 until the checkpoint was recently dismantled by security forces.

It also recalled certain instances where innocent Meitei individuals, women, and children were rescued during the ongoing unrest and returned safely to their families with dignity.

However COTU has expressed outrage at what it views as a deliberate crossing into Kuki-Zo area, amid the community's strong opposition to the Government's free movement policy.

Vehemently condemning the reckless act of smuggling a Meitei individual through the area, CoTU warned that any recurrence of such incidents would be met with decisive and forceful action.

The committee described the event as a deliberate and provocative act, adding, "This may not be the first attempt�but it will be the last if we have our way" .

Following the Keithelmanbi incident, CoTU mooted to reopen the Gamgiphai Checkpoint and resume strict vehicle checks day and night.

CoTU has also appealed to the entire Kuki-Zo community to remain vigilant.

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