Govt abrogates SoO pact with KNA, ZRA
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR
Imphal, March 12 2023:
The State Government has abrogated the suspension of operation (SoO) agreements with two hill-based insurgent groups, the Kuki National Army (KNA) and the Zomi Revolutionary Army (ZRA) on March 10 .
The Cabinet took the decision after reviewing the law and order situation in various districts in view of the rallies held at Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Tengnoupal districts on that particular day (March 10) .
The Cabinet noted that the rallies were organised for a cause which is 'unconstitutional' and the rallies therefore were illegal.
After detailed deliberation, the Cabinet decided to withdraw from the SoO agreements with KNA and ZRA, 'whose leaders hail from outside the State' .
The Cabinet further reaffirmed that the State Government will not compromise on steps taken to protect the State's forest resources and to eradicate poppy cultivation.
Show cause notices have also been issued to DCs and SPs of Churachandpur and Tengnoupal for allowing the rallies 'in violation of prohibitory orders issued under CrPC 144' .
Strong action will be taken on officers responsible for lapses in security.
Significantly the State Government entered the SoO pact on August 27, 2008 after it was already in force between two Kuki conglomerate organisations, the KNO/KNA and UPF and the Central Government.