WKZIC Appeals to Governor Over Blockade on Kuki-Zo People

WORLD KUKI-ZO INTELLECTUAL COUNCIL (WKZIC)
(Former Kuki-Zo Intellectual Forum)
(Confederation of Chin-Kuki-Mizo-Zomi-Hmar-Maram-Mamsasi-Renmi-Khumi Blood Ethnic)
Email: wkzic822@gmail.com

Ref.No.65/WKZIC-GHQ/(Memo)/2023-25
Date: ______

To,

His Excellency,

Hon'ble Governor of Manipur,

Shri. Ajay Bhalla

Through: The Deputy Commissioner (DC), Churchandpur

Subject: Appeal to oversee the Economic Blockade & Indefinite Bandh upon Kuki-Zo People by some people in the name of Foothills Naga Co-ordinating Committee (FNCC), in violations of Right to Life and Liberty under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution and contravening Essential Commodities Act (ECA) 1955 under the Indian Penal Code Sections 420, 427, and 120-B, 7 and 3 respectively.

Respected Sir,

We, the undersigned, on behalf of the Kuki-Zo community, humbly submit this memorandum to bring to your notice the grave concerns regarding the economic blockade and indefinite bandh imposed upon the Kuki-Zo community by some people in the name of the Foothills Naga Co-ordinating Committee (FNCC) since the 18th July, 2025 till date, inspite of repeated appeals by various Kuki-Zo CSOs such as WKZIC, KOHUR, KZC, KCLF etc.

This blockade and bandh not only cause economic hardship but also violate our fundamental Right to Life and Liberty enshrined under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Furthermore, these actions contravene the Essential Commodities Act (ECA) 1955, and the Indian Penal Code, specifically sections:

1. Section 420 (Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property)

2. Section 427 (Mischief causing damage to property)

3. Section 120-B (Punishment for criminal conspiracy)

4. Section 3 (Regulation of production, supply, and distribution of essential commodities)

5. Section 7 (Penalties for contravening orders) of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955

We appeal to your esteemed office, as the custodian of the Manipur state and its whole populace, to take immediate action to:

1. Lift the economic blockade and indefinite bandh.

2. Ensure protection of our community's rights and interests.

3. Take legal action against the FNCC for violating the aforementioned laws.

We believe that your intervention will help restore normalcy, promote harmony, and uphold the rule of law in Manipur. Thanking you in anticipation for considering our Constitutional & Humanitarian Appeal.

With regards,

(SAMUEL T. ZOU)

General Secretary, WKZIC-GHQ

(DR. TS HAOKIP)

President, WKZIC-GHQ

Dated: 06/08/2025

HEADQUARTERS: SONGPI-LAMKA, INDIA - 795128

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