Ukhrul: In response to a letter reportedly sent by the Secretary to the Chief Minister of Manipur to the Director General of Police (DGP) and Security Advisor, alleging the infiltration of 900 Kuki militants and a planned coordinated attack against the Meitei community on September 28, 2024, the Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has issued a strong rebuttal, dismissing these claims as baseless and unfounded.
In a press statement, the Kuki Inpi Manipur expressed concerns over what they believe to be a fabricated narrative by the Manipur State Government, intended to justify potential actions against the Kuki-Zo people. The organization warned that such accusations could be used to legitimize a planned assault on their community, further escalating tensions in the region.
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As a precautionary measure, the Kuki Inpi Manipur has outlined a series of directives for the Kuki-Zo people to follow:
“No programs or functions should be held or organised by the Kuki-Zo people until September 28, 2024, as a precaution against potential Meitei aggression.
The Kuki-Zo people are advised to remain at home and refrain from traveling or working on September 27 and 28, 2024.
A total shutdown will be enforced on September 28, 2024, in all Kuki-Zo inhabited regions, monitored by Kuki Inpi and KSO in their respective areas.
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There are strong suspicions that the Meiteis may launch coordinated attacks on September 28, 2024; all Kuki-Zo Village Volunteers are advised to reinforce their positions in the Buffer Zones.
A press conference will be held on September 28, 2024, to expose the ulterior motives of the Manipur State Government and radical Meitei groups against the Kuki-Zo people.”
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Further, the Kuki Inpi Manipur called for unity and vigilance among the Kuki-Zo community, urging strict adherence to the outlined measures to ensure the security of their people and lands. The organization remains firm in its stance that the allegations of militant infiltration are false and designed to create unrest.