Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, February 18 2009:
The United People's Front (UPF), a joint body of several Kuki UG groups, has also condemned the macabre killing of Kasom Khullen SDO Dr Thingnam Kishan and his two staff , conveyed a press release issued by its information and publicity secretary SN Thadou.
Urging the authority concerned to book the culprits at the earliest, the UPF appealed to the public not to spread any rumour in the society but to maintain calm.
Condemning and questioning the motive behind the gruesome murder of the three employees at Taphou Kuki village in Senapati district after they were abducted from Ukhrul district, the UPF cautioned that any organisation trying to create problems within jurisdiction of Kuki community will be considered as enemy of the UPF.
While praying for the bereaved families, the UPF also paid obeisance to the departed souls.
Meet held : A public meeting aimed at pacifying the fury and anguish of the people in the aftermath of the murder of Kasom Khullen SDO and the two sub-ordinate staff was held at Nagamapal Shingjubung Leirak crossing today.
The meeting was convened instatenously at the locality of SDO Dr Thingnam Kishan.
Representatives of different civil organisations addressing the function appeal to the people to keep their conscience clear so that anger and emotion do not lead to any communal conflict.
Speaking at the meeting, bereaved wife of Dr Thingnam Kishan, Th Romita said that the prime accused of the murder was the Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul district.
Saying she does not want the ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakhs announced by the Govt, Romita advised the Govt use the same amount in hunting down the killers.