KNO warns of action against poppy planters
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, September 27 2023:
While reaffirming its commitment made in 2016 against poppy cultivation in Kuki-Zo land, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) stated that owing to few individuals engaged in illegal activities, the government of Manipur and the Meitei CSOs maligned our people as narco-terrorists, which is a shame.
In a press release issued Wednesday, the KNO urged the Kuki-Zo to engage in environmentally friendly farming and other self-respecting businesses that will honour God Almighty, who is always with them, including the ongoing war.
The KNO then warned that it would prosecute any Kuki Zo found engaging in the activities of poppy plantations.