Senapati, 23 Dec: The Senapati Action Committee (SAC), formed in the aftermath of the December 22 incident where officials of the Senapati District Students Association (SDSA) were physically assaulted at Gamgiphai Check Post, has issued an ultimatum. The SAC has asked members of the Kuki community to refrain from traveling to or residing within the vicinity of Senapati district with immediate effect.
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According to a release from the SAC, this action was prompted by dissatisfaction over repeated physical assaults and mental harassment targeting its citizens, including the recent attack on the President, Vice-President, and General Secretary of the SDSA on the night of December 22.
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The SAC has demanded that the concerned authorities immediately produce the culprits responsible for the attack before the SAC for further action. The release warned that failure to comply with this demand could lead to further escalations, for which the SAC would not be held accountable.
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The release further stated that, until the issue is resolved amicably, the Kuki community is directed to avoid traveling through or residing in Naga-inhabited areas of the Senapati district. This ultimatum takes effect immediately.
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In a declaratory statement, the SAC alleged that the coordinated attack on SDSA Naga leaders by assigned Kuki volunteers violated the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Naga People’s Organization (NPO) and the Committee of Tribal Unity (CoTU) on November 21, 2024. Following the incident, the SDSA unanimously formed the SAC to seek justice for the atrocities committed against its executives.
The SAC has also asserted that CoTU is solely responsible for the unfortunate incident and any regrettable consequences that may arise as a result.