Guwahati: Several Naga organisations have set a 48-hour deadline before the Manipur government demanding justice for two Naga men who were brutally beaten up, allegedly by the members of Meitei radical group Arambai Tenggol, in Imphal.
The Naga People’s Organization, Senapati District Students’ Association, and Senapati District Women’s Association issued a joint statement warning that they would pursue further action to protect their community if their demands for justice are not met.
The United Naga Council (UNC) stated that it is irked by the “unwarranted act” of looting, physical and mental assaults meted out to innocent Naga fellows namely V Hrangao Blesson of Kodom khullen and Dalou of Liyai Khullen belonging to Poumai Naga tribe on October 31, 2024 at Lamshang area, Imphal, on their way back to Senapati “by the so called” Arambai Tengol (AT).
The UNC in no uncertain terms condemned “such a barbaric act” and questioned the motive behind their actions.
Arambai Tengol had clarified that it was not involved in the assault and that it was the work of a militant outfit.Arambai Tenggol is a radical outfit which has fanned out since May 3 last year.
The Naga bodies said it seriously viewed “this provocative action” and demanded the state authorities to immediately identify and arrest those perpetrators of the crime and promptly dispense justice to the victims as per the law of the land. The UNC also urged concerned civil society organizations to investigate the matter earnestly and initiate proactive steps to contain all these sporadic incidents.
“Despite producing proof of their identities, they were repeatedly threatened and assaulted with automatic rifles, violating basic human rights and undermining fundamental values of life, respect, and dignity. This egregious act of violence has no place in our modern society,” the statement said.
The organisations viewed the incident as not only an attack on two individuals but also an affront to the values of entrepreneurship, hard work, and community contribution.
“We call upon the police and judicial authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. We also urge community leaders to foster peace, tolerance, and respect for human rights to prevent such incidents in the future,” the organisations said.
The non-tribal Meiteis account for around 53 per cent of Manipur's 3.2 million population and live mostly in the valley regions while the tribal Nagas and Kukis constitute another 40 percent of the population and reside in the hill districts, which cover around 90 per cent of the geographical areas of Manipur.
The ethnic violence between the non-tribals Meiteis and tribal Kuki-Zo broke out in the northeastern state on May 3 last year after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
So far, over 230 people have been killed in the strife. As many as 11,133 houses have been set on fire, out of which 4,569 homes have been completely destroyed. A total of 11,892 cases have been registered in different police stations in connection with the ethnic violence. The state government has established 302 relief camps to provide shelter to 59,414 internally displaced persons.
The Naga People’s Organization, Senapati District Students’ Association, and Senapati District Women’s Association issued a joint statement warning that they would pursue further action to protect their community if their demands for justice are not met.
The United Naga Council (UNC) stated that it is irked by the “unwarranted act” of looting, physical and mental assaults meted out to innocent Naga fellows namely V Hrangao Blesson of Kodom khullen and Dalou of Liyai Khullen belonging to Poumai Naga tribe on October 31, 2024 at Lamshang area, Imphal, on their way back to Senapati “by the so called” Arambai Tengol (AT).
The UNC in no uncertain terms condemned “such a barbaric act” and questioned the motive behind their actions.
Arambai Tengol had clarified that it was not involved in the assault and that it was the work of a militant outfit.Arambai Tenggol is a radical outfit which has fanned out since May 3 last year.
The Naga bodies said it seriously viewed “this provocative action” and demanded the state authorities to immediately identify and arrest those perpetrators of the crime and promptly dispense justice to the victims as per the law of the land. The UNC also urged concerned civil society organizations to investigate the matter earnestly and initiate proactive steps to contain all these sporadic incidents.
“Despite producing proof of their identities, they were repeatedly threatened and assaulted with automatic rifles, violating basic human rights and undermining fundamental values of life, respect, and dignity. This egregious act of violence has no place in our modern society,” the statement said.
The organisations viewed the incident as not only an attack on two individuals but also an affront to the values of entrepreneurship, hard work, and community contribution.
“We call upon the police and judicial authorities to thoroughly investigate this incident and ensure that the perpetrators are held accountable. We also urge community leaders to foster peace, tolerance, and respect for human rights to prevent such incidents in the future,” the organisations said.
The non-tribal Meiteis account for around 53 per cent of Manipur's 3.2 million population and live mostly in the valley regions while the tribal Nagas and Kukis constitute another 40 percent of the population and reside in the hill districts, which cover around 90 per cent of the geographical areas of Manipur.
The ethnic violence between the non-tribals Meiteis and tribal Kuki-Zo broke out in the northeastern state on May 3 last year after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
So far, over 230 people have been killed in the strife. As many as 11,133 houses have been set on fire, out of which 4,569 homes have been completely destroyed. A total of 11,892 cases have been registered in different police stations in connection with the ethnic violence. The state government has established 302 relief camps to provide shelter to 59,414 internally displaced persons.
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