UKHRUL: Sinakeithei Village Authority has condemned the acts of arson, attempted murder, abduction, and firing on unarmed civilians allegedly by some Kuki miscreants.
In a statement issued on Monday, Sinakeithei Village Authority alleged that arsonists travelling in a white Bolero vehicle, coming from the Leplen side towards Lapharak (Kuki Village), stopped along the way and deliberately set lire to portions of the Lungter Hill Range under Sinakeithei village territorial jurisdiction around 12.30 pm.
Stating that the arson of the Lungter Hill Range not as an isolated act, but a calculated strategy, it alleged that the fire was intentionally set to create confusion and to take advantage of the situation for their movement and activities in and around the area.
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It also alleged that a farmer of the village, Aseng Awungshi, was abducted at the Lungter foothills by Kuki armed group on the same day
“He was forcibly taken to the upstream jungle. Aseng Awungshi was going to his field which is within the Sinakeithei territorial area. He was questioned why he was going to his field. He was asked many questions regarding the presence of police, other security forces etc. in the village. Further he was warned not to move freely in the area,” the village authority stated.
Moreover, a Kuki armed group fired upon Kingson Muivah on the same day while he was fleeing after allegedly being ordered to stop.
“The firing was carried out as he attempted to escape, creating grave danger to his life and causing widespread panic among villagers. These things happened within the Sinakeithei territorial jurisdiction,” Sinakeithei Village Authority stated, while condemning the acts of arson, attempted murder, abduction, and firing on unarmed civilians.
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Sinakeithei Village Authority called upon the concerned civil administration and security forces to take immediate action, conduct a thorough investigation, and ensure adequate protection to prevent further escalation.