Press Release
20 May 2025
The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Thangminlen Mate, spokesperson of Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal, by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the January 17, 2024 attack on the Kondung Lairenbi Moreh IRB post.
We categorically state that Mr. Thangminlen Mate is not affiliated with any armed organization. He is a respected public figure and representative of Kuki Inpi, the traditional apex body of the Kuki people. His arrest is unjust and baseless, and it raises serious concerns about the targeting of civilians under the guise of investigation.
It is alarming that despite numerous violent incidents, including attacks on multiple police stations and the looting of over 6,000 weapons in the Imphal valley, no substantial action has been taken by the authorities in those cases. This selective approach undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust.
We urge the government and relevant authorities to approach this matter with seriousness and fairness. The arbitrary arrest of innocent civilians must cease immediately. We call for the prompt and unconditional release of Mr. Thangminlen Mate.
Justice, peace, and the protection of human rights must prevail.
(KIMNEIHOI LHUNGDIM)
General Secretary
Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR)
20 May 2025
The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights strongly condemns the arrest of Mr. Thangminlen Mate, spokesperson of Kuki Inpi Tengnoupal, by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the January 17, 2024 attack on the Kondung Lairenbi Moreh IRB post.
We categorically state that Mr. Thangminlen Mate is not affiliated with any armed organization. He is a respected public figure and representative of Kuki Inpi, the traditional apex body of the Kuki people. His arrest is unjust and baseless, and it raises serious concerns about the targeting of civilians under the guise of investigation.
It is alarming that despite numerous violent incidents, including attacks on multiple police stations and the looting of over 6,000 weapons in the Imphal valley, no substantial action has been taken by the authorities in those cases. This selective approach undermines the rule of law and erodes public trust.
We urge the government and relevant authorities to approach this matter with seriousness and fairness. The arbitrary arrest of innocent civilians must cease immediately. We call for the prompt and unconditional release of Mr. Thangminlen Mate.
Justice, peace, and the protection of human rights must prevail.
(KIMNEIHOI LHUNGDIM)
General Secretary
Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR)
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