SENAPATI: The Tumuyon Khullen Village Authority has strongly condemned the alleged arson attack on the Maram Naga village on Sunday afternoon, claiming that several houses were set ablaze by suspected Kuki groups.
According to the VA, the incident occurred at around 3:30 PM on November 1, when numerous houses in Tumuyon Khullen were allegedly set on fire.
In a statement, the village authority expressed concern that the incident took place in the presence of central security forces, questioning their impartiality and their failure to protect civilians and prevent the arson.
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The VA urged the state government to immediately identify and arrest those responsible for the attack and ensure justice for the affected families.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, the Tumuyon Khullen VA cautioned that its peaceful stance should not be misconstrued as weakness. It also warned that the authorities would be held responsible should they fail to act and further incidents occur.
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