UKHRUL: As the villagers of Namlee, Wanglee, and Choro continue to cope with the aftermath of the May 7 attack by suspected Myanmar-based armed groups, relief materials were distributed on Wednesday by valley-based organizations, specifically the Eramdam Kanba Lup (EKAL), located in Uyungpok, Khundrakpam Assembly Constituency, Imphal East District, Manipur.
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The team, consisting of 16 constituent units under EKAL—including Wakhong, Uyumpok Maring Leikai, Uyumpok Terepur, Uyumpok Mamang Leikai, Nongsum, Lamboikhun, Taretkhun, Keibi Awang Leikai, Keibi Mayai Leikai, Keibi Salam, Keibi Bot Makhong, Keibi Heikak Mapal Makhe Leikai, Keibi Heikak Mapal Awang Leikai, Tigercamp, Chanung, and Keibi Kumuda—was received by the Khamlang village authority and the Kasom Khullen Sub-Division Students’ Union at Khamlang village, Kasom Khullen Block under Kamjong, on behalf of the affected border villages.
Essential supplies, including rice, cooking oil, drinking water, and dal, were distributed to support families as they attempt to rebuild their lives after the violence.
Both the student body and village authorities expressed their gratitude for the timely humanitarian aid, especially during this difficult period marked by the destruction of homes, damage to vehicles, and incidents of looting resulting from the attack.
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Speaking to Ukhrul Times, EKAL advisor Wangkheirakpam Ngouba stated that the humanitarian effort was undertaken as a gesture of solidarity with the Tangkhul Nagas against the aggression of the Kuki Narco Terrorists. He emphasized the importance of sharing in the suffering of the impacted villages and noted that they had also conducted a similar initiative in Litan as a sign of support for the Nagas. He expressed trust that the Nagas would assist the Meiteis when needed.
Similarly, Heikrujam Malemkhombi, Convenor IKAL Ima Lup, mentioned that EKAL, formed during the Khamenlok conflict, aims to share in the suffering of affected communities. She condemned the recent abduction of Naga hostages by Kukis and called for their immediate release. Moreover, she expressed concerns over India’s use of the Kukis for proxy warfare and demanded freedom from India. She also urges both the hill communities and the people to work towards saving Manipur.
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Rev. Prangthoching Ningshen, a village elder, expressed his deep satisfaction with EKAL’s initiative during this time of hardship, especially from the Tangkhuls towards the villages of Wanglee, Namlee, and other border areas.