IT News
Imphal, June 17:
Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has alleged that the Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh was present at Nongsum Village which is adjacent to Khopibung Village when nearby villages – Songjang and Govijang Village were under attack on June 14.
“We would like to bring to the public notice that when Songjang and Govajang Village were attacked and burnt, the Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh was present at Nongsum Leikai which is adjacent to Khopibung Village”, a press statement of KIM said.
That was the day when armed Kuki militants killed 9 persons at Aigejang Village which is also close to the stated villages were killed leaving 10 others seriously injured.
The KIM statement alleged that the Meitei people burnt 13 villages in the adjoining area of Imphal East and Kangpokpi district. The villages are Khopibung, Khamenlok, Chullouphai, A. Phainom, A. Laikot, Aigejang, Thambol, Zoldanphai, Songjang, Govijang , Thangza, Pheilengjang and Saijang. The villages were alleged to have been burnt between June 12 to June 14.
The KIM statement signed by its General Secretary, Khaikhohauh Gangte, also said that they trust the Central Government’s assurance and the peace initiative. This was contrary to the statement by the KIM president, Ajang Khongsai, who straight away told the media that they will boycott the Peace Committee constituted by the Union Home Minister under the chairmanship of Manipur Governor.
The KIM also expressed serious concern about the declaration of war by the COCOMI and its resolution against the surrendering of the arms taken from the police stations.
