AR prevents resettlement bid at Kuki village
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 31 2023:
Assam Rifles reportedly prevented resettlement at Thingkangphai Kuki village under Chakpikarong Sub-Division in Chandel district.
Thingkangphai is situated about 1.5 km away on the south western side of Serou under Sugnu Constituency.
It is reported that about 30 Kuki locals of Thingkangphai came to resettle at their place as many displaced people have also returned homes.
Reportedly, the Kukis assured the Assam Rifles guarding the village that they will not engage in any form of violence or attack Meetei villages.
The paramilitary force, however, rejected the proposal and asked the locals of Thingkangphai to resettle only after the district administration concerned permits them to.
Not satisfied with the response of the Assam Rifles, the locals of Thingkangphai staged a protest demanding that they be allowed to return to their native places.
It is said that the Assam Rifles dispersed the Kuki locals from the area.